〜てある
state resulting from action
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜てある” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1利用は既に準備してあります。
りよう は すでに じゅんび して あります。
riyou wa sudeni junbi shite arimasu.
The use has already been prepared.
Everyday life
Example 2指導は既に準備してあります。
しどう は すでに じゅんび して あります。
shidou wa sudeni junbi shite arimasu.
The guidance has already been prepared.
Everyday life
Example 3記録は既に準備してあります。
きろく は すでに じゅんび して あります。
kiroku wa sudeni junbi shite arimasu.
The record has already been prepared.
Everyday life
Example 4配送は既に準備してあります。
はいそう は すでに じゅんび して あります。
haisou wa sudeni junbi shite arimasu.
The shipping has already been prepared.
Everyday life
Example 5通訳は既に準備してあります。
つうやく は すでに じゅんび して あります。
tsuuyaku wa sudeni junbi shite arimasu.
The interpretation has already been prepared.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
The use has already been prepared.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜てある.
Remember tomorrow
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