Meaning
This pattern describes what state or condition something is in. It shows the persistent result of an action that has already been completed. The plain form is てある (te aru). It emphasizes that an action was done and the resulting state continues to the present moment.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 动词て形 | 動詞（て形）＋あります |
Examples
-
机の 上に 本が 置いてあります。
Books are placed on top of the desk. -
燃えるごみは もう 出してあります。
The burnable garbage has already been thrown out. -
旅行を 申し込んであります。
I have already applied for the trip.
Summary
- Expresses the continuing state resulting from a completed action
- Formed with verb て-form + あります
- Plain form is てある; emphasizes the state persists from past action to present