があります

あります is used to say that something exists or that you have something (for non-living things).

🔹 Basic Meaning

• “there is … / there are …”
• “to exist” (non-living things)
• “to have” (possession)

🔹 When to use あります

• To say that something exists in a place
• To say that someone has something
• Used for non-living things
• Very common in daily conversation (N5)

🔹 Simple Examples

机の上に本があります。
→ There is a book on the desk.

この町に駅があります。
→ There is a station in this town.

私は時間があります。
→ I have time.

近くにコンビニがあります。
→ There is a convenience store nearby.

🔹 Important Note (N5)

あります is used for non-living things.
For people and animals, use います.

⭐ The Grammar Summary

• あります = “there is / there are / have”
• Used for non-living things
• Often used with に and が
• Essential grammar for JLPT N5