Meaning
To possess financial resources.
Cultural Background
Talking about money is often indirect. Using '{お金|おかね}がある' is fine with friends, but avoid it in formal settings. In many Western cultures, talking about money is also private, but 'I have money' is a very standard, neutral statement.
Use 'ga'
Always use 'ga' with 'aru' when talking about existence.
Meaning
To possess financial resources.
Use 'ga'
Always use 'ga' with 'aru' when talking about existence.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
今日、{お金|おかね}が＿＿＿。
Money is an inanimate object, so we use 'aru'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises今日、{お金|おかね}が＿＿＿。
Money is an inanimate object, so we use 'aru'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too casual. Use 'yosan' (budget) instead.
Related Phrases
{お金|おかね}がない
contrastI have no money
{金|かね}持ち
similarRich person
