〜がいます

N5

there is (animate)

Structure

Noun + がいます

Explanation

「〜がいます」 means "there is (animate)". Structure: Noun + がいます. This is a JLPT N5 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

kaishanitomodachigaimasu.

I have a friend at the company.

ginkounitomodachigaimasu.

I have a friend at the bank.

kouennitomodachigaimasu.

I have a friend at the park.

machinitomodachigaimasu.

I have a friend at the town.

resutorannitomodachigaimasu.

I have a friend at the restaurant.

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