Verb る ことがある

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Verb る ことがある

Verb ru koto ga aru

Sometimes do something

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Explanation

The grammar point る ことがある is used to express that something occurs sometimes or has occurred in the past. It indicates that the action is not a regular or constant event, but rather something that takes place occasionally or has happened at least once.

Structure

Pattern
Verb-dictionary form + ことがある
VerbThe verb in its dictionary form, indicating the action.
Examples: 遅刻する (chikoku suru), 歌う (utau)
ことがあるIndicates that something occurs sometimes or has occurred at least once.
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Examples

Example 1
彼は遅刻することがあります。
Kare wa chikoku suru koto ga arimasu.
He is sometimes late.
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Example 2
私は寝坊することがあります。
Watashi wa nebou suru koto ga arimasu.
I sometimes oversleep.
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Example 3
彼女は歌を歌うことがあります。
Kanojo wa uta o utau koto ga arimasu.
She sometimes sings songs.
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Example 4
子供の頃、よく山に登ることがありました。
Kodomo no koro, yoku yama ni noboru koto ga arimashita.
When I was a child, I sometimes climbed mountains.
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