How to Say ‘There is one’ in Japanese
ありますよ
ari masu yo
[ah-ree mahs yo]
💬 Usage Tip: あります is used for things and places that exist; for people and animals you switch to います (imasu): 友達がいます "I have a friend".
Phrase Breakdown
あり
ari
[ah-ree]
exist; there is
From ある, used for things that exist or are present.
時間がありました。
There was time.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
よ
yo
[yo]
you know; assurance
Sentence-ending particle adding emphasis, assurance, or new information for the listener.
ありますよと店員さんが言いました。
The staff said, 'Yes, we have it.'
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