How to Say ‘There is one.’ in Japanese
一つあります。
hito tsu ari masu
[hee-toh tsoo ah-ree mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: [一つあります] is a neat pattern for saying "there is one": [二つあります], [三つあります]. It's especially useful when you're counting points, questions, or issues in a meeting.
Phrase Breakdown
一つ
hito tsu
one; a single thing
A counter used for one item or one thing.
りんごが一つあります。
There is one apple.
Words in this phrase
一
hito
[hee-toh]
one
The number one, used here in the counting expression 一つ.
質問が一つあります。
I have one question.
つ
tsu
[tsoo]
counter ending for one item
Completes 一つ, meaning one thing/item.
一つあります。
There is one.
あります
ari masu
there is; exists
Used for inanimate things, objects, or abstract items.
問題があります。
There is a problem.
Words in this phrase
あり
ari
[ah-ree]
exist; there is
Stem of ある, used to say something exists.
問題がありました。
There was a problem.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite non-past ending
Part of the polite form ます.
時間があります。
There is time.
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