Japanese · word
います
imasu
are
/imasɯ/verb
Meanings
- verb · A1
人や動物がある場所に存在することを表す。
教室に先生がいます。
- auxiliary · A1
動詞の「て形」について、動作の進行や状態の継続を表す。
母は今、台所で料理を作っています。
Appears in 14 scenarios
Say where you liveTell someone which city or country you call home. Introduce a friendIntroduce your friend to someone you just met. Hail a taxiFlag down a taxi and ask if they are free. Talk about your familyTell a friend how many siblings you have. Ask if someone has childrenPolitely ask an acquaintance if they have any kids. Ask where to sitAsk a passenger if the seat next to them is taken.
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