Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 在る(ある) in Japanese

在る, 有る
JLPT 5
Kana Reading
ある
Romaji
aru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `ru' ending (irregular verb), intransitive verb
    Meaning
    to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to exist; to live
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to have
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to be located
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to be equipped with
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    to happen; to come about

Examples of 在る, 有る, ある in a sentence



Related Kanji

JLPT 4

6 strokes

possess, have, exist, happen, occur, approx

On'Yomi: ユウ, ウ

Kun'Yomi: あ.る

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JLPT 3

6 strokes

exist, outskirts, suburbs, located in

On'Yomi: ザイ

Kun'Yomi: あ.る

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