Meaning
States where an object or living being is located.
Formation
- The thing becomes the topic: N + は + place + に + ある / いる
- Places are specified with 上・下・中・前・後ろ + に: 机の上にあります
When to use it
- Core use
- States where an object or living being is located
Example
本は机の上にあります
The book is on the desk.
Important notes
- Word forms and particle choice depend on the pattern's role in the sentence.
Common mistakes
- Do not reorder or reshape the highlighted parts to match English word order.