いる
Reading: いる
Meaning: to be, to exist (for animate objects)
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Example Sentence
部屋 に 先生 が いる
The teacher is in the room.
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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