〜ています

Formationverb て-form + います

ています covers an action happening right now and a state that has settled in. Raining and living in Tokyo both use it, which is why it can feel like two patterns wearing one coat. With verbs of change, the sense is that the change already happened and still holds.

Examples

〜ています is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. うまく写うつっているといいですが。

   I hope it'll come out good.

2. 母ははにプレゼントを探さがしています。

   I am looking for a present for my mother.

3. 日曜日にちようびはのんびりしています。

   We always take it easy on Sundays.

4. もしもし、来きていますか。

   Are you there?

5. トレーラーがその車くるまについている。

   The trailer goes with the car.