How to Say ‘There is; I have (polite)’ in Japanese
あります
ari masu
[ah-ree mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: [あります] is the polite version of [ある]. Very useful in interviews: [経験があります], [例があります].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Using [あります] keeps your tone formal and steady—important in Japanese business communication.
Phrase Breakdown
あり
ari
[ah-ree]
there is/are; I have (polite)
Polite form stem of ある. Used in formal interview speech to say you have something or something exists.
具体的な例があり、話しやすいです。
I have specific examples, so it’s easy to talk about.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending (adds politeness)
Polite auxiliary ending used to make verbs formal (e.g., あります, します). Standard for interviews.
面接では丁寧に話します。
In interviews, I speak politely.
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