aru

/aɾu/ or /aru/ (Japanese)

Definitions

1. noun

A Japanese word that has various meanings, including ‘ground’, ‘base’, ‘area’, or ‘floor’.

“The aru of the temple was beautifully decorated with flowers.”

2. verb

To exist, be, or have.

“Tatoeba wa arimasu (There exists Tatoeba).”

3. verb

To be located, placed, or situated.

“Kokoro wa Tokyo ni arimasu (The heart is located in Tokyo).”

4. adverb

Actually, indeed, or truly.

“Aru no mono wa tanoshii desu (Something truly enjoyable).”

Synonyms

  • area
  • base
  • be
  • exist
  • floor
  • ground
  • have

Antonyms

  • nonbeing
  • nonexistence
  • nonexistence