駅には人がたくさんいる
There are many people at the station.
Japanese
いる
いる
Meaning: to be, to exist (for animate objects)
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Example sentences
The teacher is in the room.
雨なら家にいる
If it's raining, I'll stay home.
寝てばかりいる
He does nothing but sleep.
教室には生徒が五人います。
There are five students in the classroom.
「先生」「はい、ここにいます」
‘Professor.’ ‘Yes, I'm here.’
佐藤君はどこにいるの？
Where is Sato-kun?
三人の学生が教室にいます。
There are three students in the classroom.
あそこに猫がいる。
There is a cat over there.
彼は六人の子供がいます。
He has six children.
Usage Notes
Used to indicate the existence or presence of animate objects (people, animals). Also used as an auxiliary verb with て-form to show ongoing actions.
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