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に③
Reading: に
Meanings: place where something exists
Explanation
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The particle *に* marks the place where something or someone exists. You use it with the verbs *いる* (for living things) and *ある* (for non-living things).
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This is different from *で*, which marks where an action takes place. With *に*, you are simply stating that something is located there — no action involved.
structure
Example sentences
本が机の上にあります。
hon ga tsukue no ue ni arimasu.
There is a book on the desk.
先生が教室にいます。
sensei ga kyoushitsu ni imasu.
The teacher is in the classroom.
私の部屋にテレビがあります。
watashi no heya ni terebi ga arimasu.
There is a TV in my room.
Practice exercises
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部屋{placeholder}犬がいる。
Answer: に
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箱の中{placeholder}お菓子がある。
Answer: に
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庭{placeholder}花があります。
Answer: に
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庭{placeholder}犬がいます。
Answer: に
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椅子の下{placeholder}鍵があります。
Answer: に
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公園{placeholder}猫がいます。
Answer: に
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冷蔵庫の中{placeholder}牛乳があります。
Answer: に
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駅の前{placeholder}大きい病院があります。
Answer: に