〜てある

N3

state resulting from action

Structure

Verb te-form + ある

Explanation

「〜てある」 means "state resulting from action". Structure: Verb te-form + ある. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

riyou wa sudeni junbi shite arimasu.

The use has already been prepared.

shidou wa sudeni junbi shite arimasu.

The guidance has already been prepared.

kiroku wa sudeni junbi shite arimasu.

The record has already been prepared.

haisou wa sudeni junbi shite arimasu.

The shipping has already been prepared.

tsuuyaku wa sudeni junbi shite arimasu.

The interpretation has already been prepared.

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