Bud
iru/aru or motsu?
To describe possession (possess or own a thing), which is better to use in Japanese?
- iru / aru
- motsu
For example: "I have (own) a cat." Which is better?
- Neko wa imasu.
- Neko wa mochimasu.
Thanks.
2016년 10월 28일 오후 7:30
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Hi Bud.
I'll answer it.
"Neko wa imasu." is better.
Because, you own lifeform.
For example:You own(have) a
dog(lifeform) -> "iru"
pen(not lifeform) ->"motsu"
Please forgive me my lousy English. :)
2016년 10월 28일
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