動詞関連N5

〜てある

has been done (resultative state)

Structure

V-て形(他動詞)+ ある

Explanation

Indicates the continuing state resulting from a completed action. Transitive verb + てある = state persists after someone deliberately did something. Differs from 〜ている in implying "someone did it".

Examples

窓が開けてあります。

The window is open. (Someone opened it.)

机の上に手紙が置いてありました。

A letter was placed on the desk. (Someone put it there.)

Note

てある=transitive+ある (someone did it); ている=intransitive+いる (natural state). かけてある=hung by someone; かかっている=is hanging.

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