〜がある

Says that something exists or that someone has a condition such as a fever.

N5existencehealth

Examples

熱があります。

ねつが あります。

I have a fever.

今日は時間があります。

きょうは じかんが あります。

I have time today.

Meaning

〜がある means that something exists. In health contexts, it can describe having a symptom or condition.

Usage

Place the noun before がある or polite があります.

PatternMeaning
Noun + があるthere is / have
Noun + がありますthere is / have, polite

Notes

For people and animals, use いる. For things, events, time, and many conditions, use ある.