Kareshi wa inai desu

We have studied the verbs “arimasu” and “imasu,” which are used to express the presence of inanimate objects and animate beings, respectively. The corresponding negative forms are “arimasen” (for inanimate objects) and “imasen” (for animate beings). These negative forms indicate the absence or non-existence of something.

In addition to these negative forms, you can also use “nai desu” and “inai desu” to convey similar meanings.

“nai” and “inai” are negative forms derived from i-adjectives and follow the conjugation patterns typical of i-adjectives. These forms are used to express the absence or non-existence of something in Japanese.

ARUIRU
arimasen = nai desuimasen = inai desu
arimasendeshita = nakatta desuimasendeshita = inakatta desu

Here are some examples:

  1. Arimasen / Imasen:
    • Kono mise ni wa hon ga arimasen. – There are no books in this store.
    • Kare no ie ni wa dare mo imasen. – There is no one in his house.
  2. Naidesu / Inaidesu:
    • Kono mise ni wa hon ga naidesu. – There are no books in this store. (Using “naidesu” instead of “arimasen.”)
    • Kare no ie ni wa dare mo inai desu. – There is no one in his house. (Using “inaidesu” instead of “imasen.”)

Words

WordMeaning
iehouse, home
kareshiboyfriend
okanemoney
machicity central
yokuwell
sagasusearch, find
osaifuwallet

Expressions

Suzukisan wa ie ni inai desu.
Hondasan wa kareshi ga inaidesu.
Okane ga naidesu.
Machi ni wa daremo inakatta desu.
Yoku sagashimashita ga, osaifu wa nakatta desu.

Exercise

Change the sentences in Expressions, using “aru” and “iru.

Answers

Suzukisan wa ie ni imasen.
Hondasan wa kareshi ga imasen.
Okane ga arimasen.
Machi ni wa daremo imasendeshita.
Yoku sagashimashita ga, osaifu wa arimasendeshita.