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N5 Grammar: てある (te aru) Learn Japanese

The phrase “てある (te aru)” is a form of the verb “ある (aru)” which is used to indicate that something is in a certain state or condition. It is often translated as “to be (done)” or “to have (done).

Form :

Verb (て form) ある

あった

あります

ありました

Examples:

1. 上司の承諾は得てあります The superior’s approval has been obtained.  
2. 地図に航路が書いてあります The sea routes are written on the map.  
3. 嫌いな食べ物ってありますか？ Is there any food you don’t like?  
4. 通帳は金庫に保管してあります The bank book is kept in the safe.  
5. 棚にはDVDが置いてあります。 There are DVDs on the shelf.  
6. 電柱にポスターが貼ってあります The poster is pasted on the utility pole.  
7. 食事は余分に用意してあります。 I’ve prepared some extra portions of the meal.  
8. このページに説明が書いてあります。 The explanation is written on this page.  
9. 詳しい額は請求書に書いてあります。 The exact amount was on the invoice.  
10. このアパートは家具が備え付けてあります This apartment is furnished