Word details
ある
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ある.
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Entry
Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb); Intransitive verb; Usu. of inanimate objects
to be; to exist; to live
Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb); Intransitive verb
to have
Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb); Intransitive verb
to be located
Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb); Intransitive verb
to be equipped with
Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb); Intransitive verb
to happen; to come about
Auxiliary verb; Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb); After the ～て form of a transitive verb
to exist (in a completed state); to be (something unchanged in its current state)
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