いない

inai
verbBeginner to be not present
general

To not be present or exist in a location or situation.

猫がいない

The cat is not here.

その本は店にない

The book is not in the store.

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This form is the negative of the verb "いる" (to be present).

Collocations

いないnot presentいないでwithout

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Negative Form

This is the negative form of the verb "いる" (to be present). It is used to indicate absence.

Gold Rule

Usage

Use "いない" to describe the absence of a person or object in a location.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the negative form of the verb "いる" (to be present).

📝Usage Notes

Used to indicate the absence of a person, animal, or object in a location. Often used in casual and formal contexts.

Word Breakdown

to be
root
+
ない
not
suffix
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