〜ている (occupation)

N5

state: works as

Structure

Verb te-form + います

Explanation

「〜ている (occupation)」 means "state: works as". Structure: Verb te-form + 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

kaishadehataraiteimasu.

I work at the company.

ginkoudehataraiteimasu.

I work at the bank.

kouendehataraiteimasu.

I work at the park.

machidehataraiteimasu.

I work at the town.

resutorandehataraiteimasu.

I work at the restaurant.

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