~ている JLPT N3
〜te iru
Expresses a continuing action or a resulting state; 'is ~ing', 'has been', 'has'.
Formation
Verb-て form + いる
Explanation
The ~ている grammar point is used to describe a continuing or repeated action, or the result/state of a completed action. Depending on the context, it can be translated as 'is ~ing', 'has been ~ed', or simply 'has/are/is'. In passive contexts (e.g., 食べられている, 開けられている), it shows that something has been done and remains in that state. With intransitive or non-passive verbs, it shows an ongoing or resultant state (e.g., 寝込んでいる, 終わっている).
Example sentences
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The window is open (someone opened it and it remains open).
Mado ga akerarete iru.
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The whole cake has been eaten.
Keeki ga zenbu taberarete iru.
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She is bedridden due to illness.
Kanojo wa byouki de nekonde iru.
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The homework is finished (has been done).
Shukudai ga owatte iru.