ことがあ
Meanings
Expression
Verb (irregular)
Usually written in kana
1. (for something) to have occurred; to have done (something)
after the past tense form of a verb
2. (for something) to happen on occasion
Top 400
Composed of
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
Examples (200 in total)
I have stuff to do.
Have you ever eaten a banana pie?
Have you ever ridden a horse?
Have you seen me before?
Have you been here before?
Did you ever talk to him?
Did that happen yesterday?
Is there something you wanted to tell me?
I have other things to do.
There's one thing I don't understand.
Have you ever been on TV?
A lot has happened today.
Where have you traveled?
Even an expert driver can make a mistake.
If there's anything I can do to help, let me know.
I've never been abroad.
Have you ever played baseball?
Have you ever been to Britain?
Have you ever been in an ambulance?
I have been to Rome.
Have you ever been to India?
Have you ever been mugged?
Have you ever seen a panda?
Have you ever been to Nikko?
Have you ever been to New York?
Have you ever eaten insects?
Have you dug up potatoes?
Have you ever seen a whale?
Have you ever eaten jellyfish?
Have you ever watched sumo wrestling?
If there's anything I can do for you, tell me.
I've been there before.
Is there anything you can do?
I've never seen anything like this before.
Is there anything I can do for you?
I've been wanting to ask you something for a long time.
I have met her before.
He has nothing to do.
I have something to tell you.
There's something unusual about him.
I just remembered there's something I have to do.
I've been here many times.
I have the feeling that I've met you before.
We've seen it.
I've met him once before.
Where have you gone in Japan?
The door is sometimes open.
He has been married several times.
What more could I want?
I feel like I've seen him before.
Have you ever heard such a story?
Have you ever been to Tokyo?
My father has been to space.
He has been to many places.
I've seen it somewhere before.
He has been to America.
I've been there a few times.
Have you ever traveled by air?
I've been to that supermarket.
I've seen an angel once.
It is sometimes difficult to tell twins apart.
Have you ever been to that restaurant?
Have you been to Hokkaido?
Have you seen the movie "Lion of The Desert"?
Have you been here since?
Have you seen wolves around here?
I've met him on several occasions.
I get emotional sometimes.
Have you ever been to Kyushu?
Have you ever seen an elephant fly?
Have you ever spoken to Tom?
Have you already been to Nara?
Have you ever been to the farm?
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
I have read that book several times.
Have you ever seen her?
Have you ever been to that village?
Do you have anything particular in mind?
I also heard a similar story.
I have many things to do now.
He said he's been there before.
Have you ever seen the man in this photo?
I've experienced the same thing.
Some people have even visited the moon.
I've seen that picture before.
No matter what happens, we'll always be together.
Did you ever see the fish?
Not at all! I have never said such a thing.
Have you actually ever tried it?
Have you ever seen him swimming?
I have read the novel before.
He has never cleaned his room.
I've seen you someplace.
I have heard of this song some time ago.
Such things can happen from time to time.
There are some things in this world that, no matter how much you wish for them, will never come true.
Actually, I've seen this movie before.
Have you ever tasted such a good soup?
Have you heard her speaking English?
Have you ever visited Kyoto?
The atmosphere can become rather strained.
Have you ever seen such a nice film?
Do you ever listen to English programs on the air?
Have you ever visited a foreign country?
Did you ever hear of such a strange custom?
The world sometimes seems meaningless.
No, she has never fallen in love.
By the way, have you ever been to Europe?
He's been to England twice.
Do you have anything particular to do on Sunday?
Prices are subject to change without notice.
She has been to England once.
Do you have anything to add to his explanation?
He has visited France three times.
He visited Italy before.
Sometimes bears wander into our village.
Has anybody here been to Hawaii?
England was once torn by civil war.
Even expert drivers can make mistakes.
Have you ever climbed Mt. Fuji?
I've been to Paris twice.
You will have heard this story before.
I don't have anything to say on that subject.
I've seen that face somewhere before.
I have often heard it said that honesty is the best policy.
I heard that story once.
Have you ever visited the office where your father works?
Having met him before, I recognized him at once.
I have nothing to do this afternoon.
Never have I seen such a beautiful sight.
Summer days can be very, very hot.
I have thought about ghosts many times.
I have seen him once on the train.
There should be something for us to talk about.
Have you ever heard her sing on stage?
Everyone of us has something to do in the future.
Tone of voice can indicate anger and irony.
I've spent two months in Japan before.
Sometimes, people lie to protect themselves.
Coffee may have a bad effect on the stomach.
We still have many other things to discuss.
A casual remark can hurt someone.
"I've seen that play." "So have I."
Haven't I met you before?
Have you ever learned how to play the guitar?
My father has visited London many times.
Never have I seen such a beautiful rainbow.
It's a secret; don't give it away to anyone.
Let me know if there's anything I can do.
My memory is weak, but there are things I can never forget.
Too much stress can lead to physical disease.
If I were to be born again, I would be a musician.
Patience is sometimes the most effective weapon.
There's something I need to tell you before you leave.
I recognized him at once, because I had seen him before.
I have read about it somewhere.
Nobody had ever heard of it.
If there's anything at all that you don't understand, you can ask me anytime.
Having met the girl before, I recognized her at once.
Unless I'm mistaken, I've seen that man before.
I've seen that movie many times, but I'd like to see it again.
The same sentence could have the force of a command.
I heard him play the piano once.
Even Japanese can make mistakes when they speak Japanese.
"Haven't we met somewhere before?" asked the student.
My daughter went to Britain three years ago.
Should you change your mind, let me know.
Had you met her aunt before you married May?
Sometimes rich people look down on other people who do not have much money.
Mary sometimes sits still for hours and gazes at the sea.
If you visit Spain, come and see me.
If it were to rain tomorrow, the match would be postponed.
I've heard that word before, but I'm not sure what it means.
Is there anything that I can do to help you?
"His father died yesterday." "I have never seen such a man before."
If I were to tell you the truth, you would be surprised.
Had you seen snow before you came to this town?
If you are ever in Japan, come and see me.
Having been to the temple before, I know the way.
Even if pigs were to fly in the air, I would believe her.
If the sun were to rise in the west, I wouldn't change my mind.
It is possible that he came here when he was a child.
I often meditate on the meaning of life.
Having often seen him, I know him quite well.
I once saw a man walk barefoot over hot coals.
Lisa told me that she had tried natto.
Have you ever wondered how many stars are in the sky?
If I were to tell him the truth, he would be angry.
Even if the sun were to rise in the west, I wouldn't break my promise.
It would be very convenient if English were to become everybody's primary language.
I have been to London before.
I have never been to Paris.
Have you ever heard her play the piano?
I have never had more than $500 in my possession.
I lived in Nagoya for over a month.
His father had asked the same question the year he was fourteen.
I've seen a couple of Kurosawa's films.
Have you ever climbed Mt. Yari?
When I was thirteen, someone told me I was really good at French.
He speaks as if he had read the book before.