あります
Literal Breakdown
| Recording | English | Japanese | Learn |
|---|---|---|---|
| to exist (ren'yōkei) | あり | ||
| expresses politeness toward and distance from the listener | ます |
Summary
The Japanese translation for “to have; there is (polite form of ある (aru))” is あります. The Japanese, あります, can be broken down into 2 parts:"to exist (ren'yōkei)" (あり) and "expresses politeness toward and distance from the listener" (ます).Examples of "to have; there is" in use
There are 2 examples of the Japanese word for "to have; there is" being used:| Recording | English | Japanese | Learn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do you have a hobby? | 趣味はありますか？ | ||
| Do you have anything cheaper? | もっと安いものはありますか。 |
Practice Lesson
