Meaning
This grammar pattern expresses the existence of people, animals, and objects. Use あります for non-living things and います for people and animals. Both follow the structure: [Noun] + が + [あります/います]. The particle が marks the subject that exists.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名词(非生物) | 名詞が あります |
| 名词(人·动物) | 名詞が います |
Examples
-
じどうはんばいきが あります。
There is a vending machine. -
はなが あります。
There is a flower. -
やまださんが います。
Yamada is here/present. -
ねこが います。
There is a cat.
Summary
- Use あります for non-living objects (things, items, abstract nouns)
- Use います for living beings (people, animals)
- Particle が marks the subject whose existence is being stated