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What does ある (aru) mean?

ある means to exist, to have (inanimate things).

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Readingある
Romajiaru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
ある
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkaru

to exist, to have (inanimate things)

Example sentences

  • There is a book on the desk.

  • I don't have time today.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.