How do you use "ある" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "そこに本がある。"

What does "ある" mean in English?

"ある" means "to be; to exist (non-living)" in English. It is a verb in Japanese.

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ah-roo

verb

English

to be; to exist (non-living)

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