Language/Japanese/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Japanese. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important verb in any language. In Japanese, it is used to express possession, ownership, and relationships. It is also used to express the existence of something. The verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the context. Let's take a look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them.
Forms of the Verb
The verb "have" has two main forms in Japanese:
- aru (ある)
- iru (いる)
The form aru is used to express the existence of something. For example:
- Kono heya ni nani ga aru ka? (この部屋に何があるか？) - What is there in this room?
The form iru is used to express possession or ownership. For example:
- Watashi wa kuruma o iru (私は車を持っている) - I have a car.
Usage
The verb "have" can be used in many different ways in Japanese. Here are some examples:
Possession
The verb "have" can be used to express possession or ownership. For example:
- Watashi wa hon o iru (私は本を持っている) - I have a book.
- Kare wa kaban o iru (彼はかばんを持っている) - He has a bag.
Relationships
The verb "have" can also be used to express relationships. For example:
- Watashi wa musuko o iru (私は息子を持っている) - I have a son.
- Kanojo wa imouto o iru (彼女は妹を持っている) - She has a sister.
Existence
The verb "have" can also be used to express the existence of something. For example:
- Kono heya ni terebi ga aru (この部屋にテレビがある) - There is a TV in this room.
- Kono machi ni kouen ga aru (この町に公園がある) - There is a park in this town.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned how to use the verb "have" in Japanese. We looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. To improve your Japanese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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