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いない
inai
What does "いない" mean in English?
to be not present彼は家にいない
He is not at home.
How to use "いない" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
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.
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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