Topic N4
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Japanese Learning
N4Grammar
Lesson 30: There is a map on the wall
Learn about the state resulting from an intentional action (V-te arimasu), preparatory actions (V-te okimasu), and ongoing states (Mada V-te imasu).
Meaning
There is ... (done for a purpose)
✏️ Structure
N が Transitive Verb (Te-form) + あります
💡 Usage
Describes the current state as the result of an intentional action someone performed previously. The subject is the object receiving the action. Used with transitive verbs.
📚 Examples
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壁に地図がはってあります。
Kabe ni chizu ga hatte arimasu.
A map is pasted on the wall (someone pasted it).
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テーブルの上に花瓶がおいてあります。
Teeburu no ue ni kabin ga oite arimasu.
A vase is placed on the table.