Topic N4

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

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).

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.

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