あります & います

Where things are, whether they exist

'Is there a convenience store nearby?' 'Where is my cat?' あります and います are the two most essential verbs for locating anything in the world.

What you'll learn

• Use あります for inanimate objects
• Use います for people and animals
• Ask and answer location questions

JLPT N5 Japanese self-study — interactive practice, instant feedback, completely free.