地点に 名詞が あります／います

Meaning

This pattern indicates that someone or something exists at a particular place. Use 'あります' for non-living things (objects), and 'います' for people and animals. The particle 'に' marks the location where something exists, followed by a noun and the appropriate existence verb.

Formation

Examples

1. あそこに いすと つくえが あります。
   There are chairs and desks over there.

2. エレベーターの となりに トイレが あります。
   There is a restroom next to the elevator.

3. A:かいぎしつに だれが いますか。
   Who is in the conference room?

4. B:かいぎしつに ぶちょうが います。
   The department manager is in the conference room.

Summary

• Use 'に' after a location noun to show where something exists
• Use 'あります' for objects and 'います' for people and animals
• The structure is: [Location] に [Noun] が あります/います