有る

ある

To have, to possess

N5verb·aru

How to remember it

有 means 'to possess' — a hand holding what already belongs to you.

Example sentences

  • 私は車がある。

    わたしはくるまがある。

    I have a car.

  • 彼には才能がある。

    かれにはさいのうがある。

    He has talent.

Usage

Often written in hiragana; the 有 spelling stresses possession.

Related words

ないいる持つ在る

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