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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ある

ある
有る
在る
Usually kana
Freq #14
1

Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb); Intransitive verb; Usu. of inanimate objects

to be; to exist; to live

Examples
失礼だが、上記の記事にある３つの誤りを指摘しておきたい。
Excuse me; allow me to point out three errors in the above article.
2

Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb); Intransitive verb

to have

Examples
悪いけどほかに用事があるの。
I'm sorry, I have another engagement.
3

Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb); Intransitive verb

to be located

4

Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb); Intransitive verb

to be equipped with

5

Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb); Intransitive verb

to happen; to come about

6

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)

Kanji in this Word

有
6 strokes
Frequency: 282
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

possess
have
exist
happen
occur
approx

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
ウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あ
あら
あり
ある
くに
なお
ゆ
在
6 strokes
Frequency: 211
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

exist
outskirts
suburbs
located in

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ザイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あり
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