JLPT N5

〜arimasu

Indicate possession or existence of inanimate objects; 'there is', 'there are'.

Formation

Explanation

The あります grammar point is used to indicate the possession or existence of inanimate objects. It can be translated as 'there is' or 'there are' in English. It is different from います, which is used for people and most living creatures. あります is commonly used with particle が to mark the object.

Example sentences

  • There is a desk in the classroom.

    Kyoushitsu ni tsukue ga arimasu.

  • There are many flowers in this park.

    Kono kouen ni takusan no hana ga arimasu.

  • There is a convenience store near the station.

    Eki no chikaku ni konbini ga arimasu.

  • There is an old TV inside the house.

    Ie no naka ni furui terebi ga arimasu.