Meaning of ある in Japanese

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Definition of ある

  1. (v5r-i, vi) to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to exist; to live →Related words: 居る
  2. to have

    悪いけどほかに用事があるの。
    I'm sorry, I have another engagement.

  3. to be located
  4. to be equipped with
  5. to happen; to come about
  1. (adj-pn) a certain ...; some ...

    ある学生に会うところです。
    I'm going to meet a certain student.

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