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N5verbexistence

あります/います - Present Existence

[Noun] + があります/がいます

Quick answer

[Noun] + があります/がいます means "There is/are, to have". It is a N5 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

There is/are, to have

Explanation

Expresses existence or possession of something.

Examples

時間があります。
じかんがあります。
I have time.
時—Time間—Space
兄がいます。
あにがいます。
I have an older brother.
兄—Older brother

Practice this grammar

[Noun] + があります/がいます

Which sentence correctly uses "あります/います - Present Existence"?

Vocabulary from these examples

時TimeN5間SpaceN5兄Older brotherN4兄Older brother

Last updated Jul 4, 2026