N5
いる (iru)
いる
to exist (animate), to be (for people/animals)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used for living beings (people, animals). Polite form is います (imasu).
📝 Example Sentences
部屋に猫がいます。
There is a cat in the room.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "いる"!
公園に子供が_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「子供」は「いる」ものです。生命のある存在には「いる」を使います。
English: For living beings like 'children', use 'iru'.
English: For living beings like 'children', use 'iru'.
🦅
Want to pass the JLPT exam?
Project Eagle analyzes your personal weaknesses using advanced AI. Practice thousands of N5 to N1 questions completely for free!