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To be (for living things, people, or animals)
猫がテーブルの下にいます
The cat is under the table.
友達が家にいます
My friend is at home.
Used for animate beings (people, animals) and sometimes for plants. The opposite is 'いない' (not present).
To exist (for living things)
この公園には多くの鳥がいます
There are many birds in this park.
Used to describe the presence of living things in a location.
To be in a state or condition (for people)
彼は病気で寝ています
He is sick and in bed.
Used to describe a temporary state or condition of a person.
Use 'いる' for people, animals, and sometimes plants. For inanimate objects, use 'ある'.
The polite form of 'いる' is 'います'.
Derived from the verb '居る' (いる), which means 'to be' for animate beings. The kanji '居' is often used in formal writing.
Used for animate beings (people, animals) and sometimes for plants. The opposite is 'いない' (not present). For inanimate objects, use 'ある'.