How to Say ‘There are’ in Japanese
がありますよ
がありますよ
💬 Usage Tip: [あります] indicates the existence of inanimate objects.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Implies sharing and caring, important in building trust with a pet.
Phrase Breakdown
がが
(subject particle)
Used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
猫がいる。
There is a cat.
ありますあります
there is
Indicates existence of an inanimate object.
本があります。
There is a book.
よよ
(emphasis)
Adds emphasis to the statement.
それは本当ですよ。
That's true.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
がが
[ga]
subject marker
Indicates the subject of a sentence.
犬が走っています。
The dog is running.
ありあり
[ari]
exists
Indicates existence or presence.
その店にはふくがたくさんあります。
There are many clothes in that store.
ますます
[masu]
polite form marker
Used to make the verb polite.
私は日本に行きます。
I will go to Japan.
よよ
[yo]
emphasis
Particle for added emphasis or assurance.
今日は月曜日ですよ。
It's Monday today, you know.
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