EP:75 There Is? Have?｜Arimasu & Imasu

In this episode, we’ll learn the difference between あります (arimasu) and います (imasu).These words are often translated as “there is / there are,” but in real Japanese they can also mean have, exist, or simply describe a situation.You’ll learn:arimasu vs imasuPeople vs thingsUseful travel phrasesWhy Japanese doesn’t change for singular and pluralAfter listening to this episode, go back and listen to the previous Japanese Only Challenge episode—you’ll understand much more!🎧 Practice episode coming next!🌸 I’m making beginner Japanese podcasts every day to help you speak natural Japanese.Private lessons are also available on italki:https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/6340545?lv=1#LearnJapanese #JapaneseGrammar #Arimasu #Imasu #JapanesePodcast #JLPTN5 #BeginnerJapanese #JapaneseForTravel #RealJapanese #JapaneseListening