Translation of Japanese word "ある" to English
ある
ある
[aru]
IPA: /aru/
Meaning
Verbto be; have existence; have being or reality.
How to use
ある (aru) — 'to be / exist / have' (for inanimate objects and abstract things). Group 1 verb. あります (polite). お金があります — I have money. Contrast with いる for animate beings.
🇬🇧 English
to exist (inanimate)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ある
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ある
Romaji Transcription: aru
Example Sentences
私の部屋には本があります。
わたしのへやにはほんがあります。
There are books in my room.
この店には新しい商品があります。
このみせにはあたらしいしょうひんがあります。
There are new products in this store.
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Common phrases
- 〜がある / あります— there is ~ / I have ~
- 〜がない / ありません— there is no ~ / I don't have ~
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Frequency rank: #33 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "ある" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ある" means "to exist (inanimate)" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A verb that expresses the existence of things.".
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