あります
arimasu
Polite
Common
N5
verb
Translations
1.
to exist (inanimate objects)
2.
to have
Notes
The verb 'あります' is used for inanimate objects, while 'いる' is used for animate objects. It is a polite form commonly used in everyday conversation.
Tags
#existence
#inanimate
#polite
Examples
机の上に本があります。
Tsukue no ue ni hon ga arimasu.
There is a book on the desk.
時間がありますか？
Jikan ga arimasu ka?
Do you have time?