There is/are A
A is an inanimate object or abstract thing (event, idea, etc.) . It cannot be used for people or animals.
- There is/are A A is an inanimate object or abstract thing (event, idea, etc.) . It cannot be used for people or animals.
- A has B B is an inanimate object or abstract thing (event, idea, etc.) . It cannot be used for people or animals.
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テーブルにりんごがある。
There is an apple on the table.
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本棚に絵本が数冊あります。
There are several picture books on the bookshelf.
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Basic Examples:
りんごがある (there's an apple)
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Why is it "wa" and not "go" here?
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京都には神社がたくさんあります。Why is there a は after 京都に?
Why is it ある and not あります?
In most grammar references (textbooks, dictionaries, etc.), the verbs tend to be listed in the dictionary form, making it easier for lookup.
A has B
B is an inanimate object or abstract thing (event, idea, etc.) . It cannot be used for people or animals.
- There is/are A A is an inanimate object or abstract thing (event, idea, etc.) . It cannot be used for people or animals.
- A has B B is an inanimate object or abstract thing (event, idea, etc.) . It cannot be used for people or animals.
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彼女は料理の才能がある。
She has cooking skills.
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彼は弁護士の資格がある。
He has qualifications as an attorney.
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Basic Examples:
私は本がある (I have book)
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