γγΎγ
imasu
There is / There are (living things)
πΈ Expressing Existence of People and Animals πΈ
π¬ Dialogue
Asoko ni dare ga imasu ka.
Who is over there?
Asoko ni Tanaka-san ga imasu.
Mr. Tanaka is over there.
Inu mo imasu ka.
Is there a dog too?
Hai, shiroi inu ga imasu.
Yes, there is a white dog.
Neko wa imasu ka.
Is there a cat?
Iie, neko wa imasen.
No, there isn't a cat.
π Vocabulary
5 wordsβ Key Sentence
[Person/Animal] ga imasu.
There is a [Person/Animal].
- Pattern: [Person/Animal] γ γγΎγγ
- Meaning: Used to state the existence of living things.
Sensei ga imasu.
There is a teacher.
Neko ga imasu.
There is a cat.
π Explanation
The verb γγΎγ is used to express the existence of living, breathing things like people and animals.
To indicate the location where someone or something is, use the particle γ« (ni) after the place.
For inanimate objects (like chairs or books), a different verb, arimasu, is used instead.
Inu ga imasu
= 'There is a dog.'
Tanaka-san ga imasu
= 'Mr. Tanaka is here/there.'
π Quiz
Which sentence correctly says 'There is a dog'?