ございます

Alternative writings: 御座います, 御座居ます, ご座います, 厶います
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A very polite form of ある/いる used to indicate existence or availability; used to show respect (usually written in kana).

ExpressionPolite (Teineigo) LanguageUsually Kana

Examples

お手洗いはあちらにございます。

The restrooms are over there (polite).

ご不明な点がございましたら、お知らせください。

If you have any questions, please let us know.

2

An auxiliary used after the -te form of a verb to express polite progressive/state (e.g., ~ております = polite ~ている).

OtherPolite (Teineigo) LanguageUsually Kana

Examples

只今、確認しておりますので少々お待ちください。

We are checking it now, so please wait a moment.

ただいま準備しております。もう少々お待ちください。

We are preparing it now. Please wait a little longer.

3

An archaic or highly formal auxiliary after the -te form of a verb used to express past or completed action (as in ~ましてございます); very formal and rarely used in daily speech.

OtherPolite (Teineigo) LanguageUsually KanaDated Term

Examples

先日は大変お世話になりましてございました。

I was very much obliged to you the other day. (very formal/archaic)

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