いない
inaiverb★Beginner— 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).
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💡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
い
to be
rootない
not
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