ある
ある
aru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

ある (ある (aru)) means "to exist". It is read ある (aru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to exist

Also : to be · to have

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Example Sentences

ここにあります。

ここにあります。

It is here.

テーブルの上にあります。

てーぶるのうえにあります。

It is on the table.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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