存在
そんざい
sonzai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
存在 (そんざい (sonzai)) means "Existence". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Existence
Also : Being · Presence
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Example Sentences
神の存在を信じている人もいる。
かみのそんざいをしんじているひともいる。
There are people who believe in the existence of God.
彼は私の人生に欠かせない存在だ。
かれはわたしのじんせいにかかせないそんざいだ。
He is an indispensable presence in my life.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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