～ございます
～ございます
gozaimasu
JLPT N4VocabularyLevel 11 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
～ございます (～ございます (gozaimasu)) means "to be (polite)". It is read ～ございます (gozaimasu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to be (polite)
Also : to exist
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Meaning ·
The word ～ございます (～ございます) means 'to be (polite)'. This is a fundamental Japanese word to memorize.
Example Sentences
本日はお越しいただきありがとうございます。
ほんじつはおこしいただきありがとうございます。
Thank you very much for coming today.
ご質問がございましたらお知らせください。
ごしつもんがございましたらおしらせください。
Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Last updated May 19, 2026
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