あります
Meaning
Existence (inanimate)
Explanation
Place に Inanimate が あります
Examples
机の上に本があります。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | あります | See examples above |
| Negative | あります → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「あります」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「あります」mean?+
「あります」means "Existence (inanimate)". Place に Inanimate が あります It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「あります」?+
Example: 机の上に本があります。.
Is 「あります」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「あります」 in context