No. 11 in Japanese
ある
To exist (for inanimate objects); to have.
In a sentence
部屋に机があります。
There is a desk in the room.
'ある' is used to indicate the existence of objects or things that are non-living.
今日はいいことがありました。
Something good happened today.
'ある' is used to describe an event or experience that has occurred.
その店には珍しい商品があります。
That store has rare products.
'ある' is used to indicate possession or availability of items in a location.
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