γγγΎγ
arimasu
There is / I have (inanimate objects).
πΈ Expressing Existence of Inanimate Objects πΈ
π¬ Dialogue
Sumimasen, toire wa arimasu ka.
Excuse me, is there a restroom?
Hai, asoko ni arimasu.
Yes, it is over there.
Arigatou gozaimasu. A, pen wa arimasu ka.
Thank you. Oh, do you have a pen?
Hai, koko ni arimasu. Douzo.
Yes, it's right here. Here you go.
Kyou wa tesuto ga arimasu ka.
Is there a test today?
Iie, kyou wa tesuto wa arimasen.
No, there is no test today.
π Vocabulary
5 wordsβ Key Sentence
[Object] ga arimasu.
There is [Object] / I have [Object].
- Pattern: [Object] γ γγγΎγγ
- Meaning: Used for the existence of non-living things.
Sumaho ga arimasu.
There is a smartphone.
Jikan ga arimasu.
I have time.
π Explanation
The verb γγγΎγ is used to say that something exists or that you possess something.
Important Note: This verb is only used for inanimate objects (things that don't move by themselves), plants, or abstract things like events and time.
To indicate the location where something is, use the particle γ«. For example: 'Hon wa koko ni arimasu' (The book is here).
Kuruma ga arimasu
= 'There is a car.'
Kaigi ga arimasu
= 'There is a meeting.'
π Quiz
How do you say 'There is a pen' in Japanese?