How to Say ‘Is; has the quality of’ in Japanese
している
shi te iru
[shee teh ee-roo]
💬 Usage Tip: [している] can show an ongoing state, not only an action. In [味がしっかりしている], it means the flavor has that strong, stable quality.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This pattern is common in polite product talk in Japan, including food, drinks, and even clothes or design.
Phrase Breakdown
し
shi
[shee]
do; doing
The verb stem of する. It appears in many grammar patterns, including descriptions like している.
サントリーは個性をしっかりししています。
Suntory is strongly expressing its character.
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form connector
The て-form ending used to connect verbs or form grammar patterns such as している.
キリンは香りがよくて、飲みやすくてて人気です。
Kirin has a nice aroma, is easy to drink, and is popular.
いる
iru
[ee-roo]
to be; to be doing
The verb いる here helps make the progressive or descriptive pattern 〜ている.
アサヒは今も人気でいると思います。
I think Asahi is still popular now.
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