ことがある
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ことがある
1
Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb); After the past tense form of a verb
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something)
Examples
私は彼に会ったことがある。
I have met him before.
2
Godan verb with 'ru' ending (irregular verb)
(for something) to happen on occasion
Examples
細菌が病気を引き起こすことがある。
Germs can cause sickness.
Kanji in this Word
事
8 strokes
Frequency: 18
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
matter
thing
fact
business
reason
possibly
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
ズ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こと
つか.う
つか.える
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ろ
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