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  4. 存在している

存在している

sonzai shiteiru
to exist

この動物は自然に存在している。

This animal exists in nature.


general

To be present or to have existence in a particular place or context.

この会社は2000年から存在している。

This company has existed since 2000.

この問題はまだ存在している。

This problem still exists.

This phrase is often used to describe the presence of something in a physical or abstract sense.

Collocations

存在している問題existing problem存在している証拠existing evidence

Synonyms

ある存在する

Antonyms

存在しない消滅する

Related Phrases

存在しないphrase
does not exist
存在感phrase
presence

Pro Tip

Continuous Form

The ている form indicates a continuous or ongoing state, similar to the English present continuous tense.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While 存在している is more formal, ある is a more casual alternative for 'to exist.'

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 存在する (sonzai suru), meaning 'to exist,' combined with the continuous form ている (te iru).

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the presence or existence of something.

Word Breakdown

存在
existence
root
+
している
continuous form
suffix
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