JLPT N4

～てある

Is in a state of ~ (result of an action)

Structure

Transitive Verb て-form + ある

How it works

This indicates that an action has been completed, and its resulting state continues to exist. It emphasizes the present state caused by a past action.

Examples

窓が開けてあります。

The window has been opened (and is still open).

Common mistakes

Using it with intransitive verbs; use 〜ている instead for intransitive verbs.

Tip

Remember it means 'there is [something done]', highlighting the existing state.

More JLPT N4 grammar

ようにするようになるそうだ (appearance)そうだ (hearsay)ようだらしいかもしれないてしまう

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