Grammar

ございます

Reading: ございます

Meanings: to be (polite)

Explanation

introduction

explanation

The verb *ございます* is the **polite** form of *あります*. It expresses existence or possession with a very **formal and refined** tone.

explanation

You will hear *ございます* in **shops**, **hotels**, and **formal announcements**. Common set phrases include *ありがとうございます* (thank you) and *おめでとうございます* (congratulations).

structure

Practice exercises

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お手洗てあらいは二に階かいに{placeholder}。
Answer: ございます
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何なにかご質問しつもんは{placeholder}か。
Answer: ございます
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ありがとう{placeholder}。
Answer: ございます
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受付うけつけに係かかりの者ものが{placeholder}。
Answer: ございます
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あちらに受付うけつけが{placeholder}。
Answer: ございます
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ご質問しつもんは{placeholder}か。
Answer: ございます
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こちらが本日ほんじつの資料しりょうで{placeholder}。
Answer: ございます
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誠まことに恐おそれ入いりますが、ただ今満室まんしつで{placeholder}。
Answer: ございます