Meanings
Verb (1-dan, intransitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to be (of animate objects); to exist
2. to stay
Auxiliary verb (1-dan)
Usually written in kana
3. to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
after the -te form of a verb; indicates continuing action or state
Pitch accent
Top 100
Used in vocabulary (7 in total)
to sit in a row; to be present (and lined up)
to sit in a row; to be present (and lined up)
to sit in a row; to be present (and lined up)
Examples (200 in total)
I want to be here.
Were you there?
I would like to be alone.
I can't help crying.
If only I knew!
I wish I had a sister.
I have an older brother.
You were there, right?
I'm not here.
I don't have a girlfriend now.
I'm already inside.
I still want to be here.
Stay where you are.
Stay in this room.
He isn't here, is he?
I'm glad I wasn't here.
Everybody is here.
"Where are you?" "I'm here."
Who's there?
I think I'll stay here.
She has no enemies.
You can't stay for long.
There are no children here.
Don't be afraid, I'm here.
They should be here.
It's good that I have a daughter.
We are here.
I'm behind you.
I'll be here for a while.
Please stay close by.
My father isn't at home.
Is everyone here?
Just stay at home.
I can't keep my eyes open.
I have three younger sisters.
"Where were you?" "I was at a friend's house."
Stay away from the windows.
There are only men at the campus.
I don't have an older sister.
I knew you had a girlfriend.
I don't think I could've done it without you.
He may be there.
Yes, she's at home.
But you're not there.
You don't have to stay home.
I wonder if he's at home.
I couldn't help laughing.
She was talking all the time.
I wish we could spend more time together.
I was at home all day today.
I'm going to stay home today.
Why are you at home now?
Where are all the others?
I cannot help thinking so.
I'm happy you're here.
Was someone in that room?
I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you.
Do you have to stay at home today?
I wish she were alive now.
There's always somebody there.
There are still people who can't read.
She has absolutely no enemies.
My children are in school.
Where have you been all this time?
Why is he here?
He will be at home tomorrow.
Where were you? I've been looking for you for a long time.
Was anyone in the next room?
We're here to win.
Just go back to where you came from.
How can you be so calm?
I would rather stay here.
Were you at school at that time?
I've been here too long.
That student was there.
He has two daughters.
For my part I prefer to stay at home.
I wish we had won the game.
How long will you be in Japan?
He is still in bed.
Why are you still here?
Was he home alone?
That she was there is certain.
There are a lot of people outside.
I'm sorry, my dad is not at home.
I can't imagine life without you.
I have no friend to talk with.
Is it possible to be here a little longer?
That child has few friends.
It's important to be honest.
We have two kids.
I'm glad to be with you.
Watch how I do it.
I'm so happy that you're here.
There's someone who wants to meet you.
Where are your eyes?
Why are you out at this hour?
What do you want to do while you're here?
If I had known it, I would have told you.
We are worried about where he is now.
I like being alone.
Some people believe in God and others don't.
He noticed I was there.
It's a lot of fun to be with you.
What would the world be like without women?
I might be at home tonight.
You're the only one who can help me.
I'm not asking them to forgive me.
Did you enjoy reading that book?
"Was there anybody in the room?" "No, there was nobody there."
Is there anyone here who can explain what's happening?
Were you at home last night?
It seemed that there was no one in the village.
There were monsters in that place the whole time.
He is almost always at home.
I'm here to win.
I'm happy when I'm with you.
I didn't know that you were in this town.
I've been spending a lot of time at home recently.
You may stay here if you want to.
Some people like the sea; others prefer the mountains.
Do you have many friends here in Japan?
Stay calm whatever happens.
He has integrity, so he has many friends.
Do you know if he has a girlfriend?
I asked where he had been.
If only I knew the answer now!
He doesn't have any friends to play with.
The reason I'm here is because I was asked to come.
I'm not in that much of a hurry.
Were your mother and father home?
Some people think it's a bad idea.
Oh, I'll probably just stay home.
She has as many as seven children.
There are many more people than I expected.
My mother isn't always at home.
I'm so tired that I can't walk any longer.
Are you still going to buy a car?
Do you have any friends living in other countries?
I wish he were here now.
I couldn't help laughing when I heard that story.
I wish I had been there with you.
I know why you're here.
If you really were there, you must've seen it.
Her voice is pleasant to listen to.
Please stay here till I get back.
I'd rather stay at home than go out.
Nobody here knows my name.
I thought you were going to stay at home.
I'm always forgetting people's names.
I was surprised to see him there.
Can you describe the situation you were in?
If you really were there, you must have seen it.
You can stay with us for the time being.
Be quiet while I'm speaking.
He was always drinking in those days.
Please remain seated for a few minutes.
You know why we're here.
I promise that I'll stay longer next time.
I wish I had known how to do it.
I'm far from happy about this situation.
Who's the girl at the door?
He is married with two children.
If he were here, what would he say?
The people who were here have all gone.
I'll stay right here until you get back.
Nobody cares what you think.
Nobody has ever loved him.
He was so near that I couldn't avoid him.
Almost all of the pupils were in the classroom.
I don't think any more students want to come.
The fact is that she didn't even read the letter.
Had I known that, I wouldn't have said such a thing to her.
Please wait here until he comes.
I didn't know that he was there.
I want you to stay here until I get back.
I've been here for the past 2 hours.
You are to stay here till they return.
Are there any girls here you haven't met yet?
If anyone wants to buy a house, please let me know.
I wish I had been kind to her then.
He did it, and in her presence.
If I had known that you were here, I would have come at once.
Would you like to say something to everyone here?
Do you know any of the boys in this room?
The boy chose to stay with his mother.
I find it odd that there isn't anyone on the street at this hour.
He has a lot of money, but has almost no friends.
If only she had been home when I called yesterday!
It is strange that he is not here. He always comes at this time.
"No one likes you." "It's not true!"
"Sorry I couldn't do anything for you." "Don't worry about it. You being here for me is more than enough."
Had he known the truth, he would have told me.
There are just six people here.
There are fifty families in this village.
"What are you so mad about?" "I'm not mad about a single thing."
They have not less than ten children.
Does anyone have a headache? Are you OK?
There was a five-year-old girl in the family.
There are 35 students in this class.