ことがある
Meanings
Expression
Verb (irregular)
Usually written in kana
1. (for something) to have occurred; to have done (something)
after the past tense form of a verb
Ah, if that's the case, I've heard of it!
2. (for something) to happen on occasion
Even the chairman sometimes feels that way.
Top 400
Composed of
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
Examples (200 in total)
I have stuff to do.
Have you ever eaten a banana pie?
Have you ever ridden a horse?
Have you seen me before?
Have you been here before?
Did you ever talk to him?
Have you ever written a book?
Did that happen yesterday?
Is there something you wanted to tell me?
Ah, so you have been there after all.
I have other things to do.
Is there anything I can do to help?
Have you ever been on TV?
There's one thing I don't understand.
A lot has happened today.
Where have you traveled?
Even an expert driver can make a mistake.
If there's anything I can do to help, let me know.
I have certainly heard of it.
I've never been abroad.
Have you ever played baseball?
Have you ever been to Britain?
Have you ever been in an ambulance?
I have been to Rome.
Have you ever been to India?
Have you ever been mugged?
Have you ever seen a panda?
Have you ever eaten insects?
Have you ever been to Nikko?
Have you ever been to New York?
Have you ever heard of him?
I did think about such a thing once.
Ah, if that's the case, I've heard of it!
If there's anything I can do for you, tell me.
I've been there before.
Is there anything you can do?
I've never seen anything like this before.
I've been wanting to ask you something for a long time.
I have met her before.
Is there anything I can do for you?
He has nothing to do.
I have something to tell you.
I just remembered there's something I have to do.
There's something unusual about him.
I've been here many times.
I have the feeling that I've met you before.
We've seen it.
I've met him once before.
Where have you gone in Japan?
The door is sometimes open.
He has been married several times.
What more could I want?
I feel like I've seen him before.
I once confessed my feelings and was rejected.
Have you ever been to Tokyo?
He has been to many places.
My father has been to space.
He has been to America.
I've seen it somewhere before.
I've been there a few times.
I have never been to a place called school.
He has been to France.
Have you ever traveled by air?
I've seen an angel once.
I've been to that supermarket.
It is sometimes difficult to tell twins apart.
Have you ever been to that restaurant?
Have you been to London?
I have never been to Paris.
Have you been to Hokkaido?
Have you seen the movie "Lion of The Desert"?
Have you seen wolves around here?
Have you been here since?
I've met him on several occasions.
I get emotional sometimes.
I have also seen the real thing.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
I have also seen the girl's face somewhere before.
I have read that book several times.
Have you ever seen her?
"Do you have anything to do?" "Nothing in particular."
Have you ever been to that village?
I also heard a similar story.
I have many things to do now.
He said he's been there before.
I've experienced the same thing.
Have you ever seen the man in this photo?
I have a feeling I've met that person somewhere.
Some people have even visited the moon.
I've seen that picture before.
No matter what happens, we'll always be together.
Not at all! I have never said such a thing.
Have you actually ever tried it?
Did you ever see the fish?
I have read the novel before.
Even the chairman sometimes feels that way.
It was a creature that I had encountered before.
Have you ever seen him swimming?
He has never cleaned his room.
I've seen you someplace.
Such things can happen from time to time.
I've climbed that mountain.
There are some things in this world that, no matter how much you wish for them, will never come true.
Have you ever tasted such a good soup?
Sometimes I drink it diluted with hot water in winter.
Actually, I've seen this movie before.
Have you ever heard her play the piano?
Have you heard her speaking English?
The atmosphere can become rather strained.
Have you ever visited Kyoto?
Has he stayed here before?
Have you ever seen such a nice film?
Do you ever listen to English programs on the air?
This road sometimes freezes in winter.
Have people really set foot on the moon?
Have you ever visited a foreign country?
Did you ever hear of such a strange custom?
The world sometimes seems meaningless.
No, she has never fallen in love.
By the way, have you ever been to Europe?
I have often been there.
He's been to England twice.
Once, I was hit by a ball thrown at my back.
Do you have anything particular to do on Sunday?
Prices are subject to change without notice.
I have never had more than $500 in my possession.
Do you have anything to add to his explanation?
I, too, have seen it once with my own eyes.
I've been there once.
He visited Italy before.
He has visited France three times.
Sometimes bears wander into our village.
You will have heard this story before.
I don't have anything to say on that subject.
I have read your book. It's very interesting.
I've seen that face somewhere before.
I have often heard it said that honesty is the best policy.
I heard that story once.
I have heard of it before.
Have you ever visited the office where your father works?
Having met him before, I recognized him at once.
I have nothing to do this afternoon.
Never have I seen such a beautiful sight.
Summer days can be very, very hot.
I have at least heard of the name of that building.
I have thought about ghosts many times.
I have seen him once on the train.
There should be something for us to talk about.
Have you ever heard her sing on stage?
Everyone of us has something to do in the future.
Tone of voice can indicate anger and irony.
I must have seen that sort of picture before.
I've spent two months in Japan before.
Coffee may have a bad effect on the stomach.
Sometimes, people lie to protect themselves.
I've heard that even fake medicine can sometimes cure an illness.
A casual remark can hurt someone.
We still have many other things to discuss.
"I've seen that play." "So have I."
It's fine. If you ever have another request, be sure to ask for me.
Haven't I met you before?
His father had asked the same question the year he was fourteen.
Have you ever learned how to play the guitar?
It's a secret; don't give it away to anyone.
Never have I seen such a beautiful rainbow.
Oh, it's nothing; I dabbled in this sort of thing a bit a long time ago.
Let me know if there's anything I can do.
I've seen a couple of Kurosawa's films.
There's something I need to tell you before you leave.
I recognized him at once, because I had seen him before.
Nobody had ever heard of it.
If there's anything at all that you don't understand, you can ask me anytime.
Having met the girl before, I recognized her at once.
Unless I'm mistaken, I've seen that man before.
I've seen that movie many times, but I'd like to see it again.
The same sentence could have the force of a command.
Even Japanese can make mistakes when they speak Japanese.
"Haven't we met somewhere before?" asked the student.
My daughter went to Britain three years ago.
Had I ever desired something this much before?
I have never seen an animal that leaves footprints like these either.
I had also read one novel by this author.
Should you change your mind, let me know.
Sometimes rich people look down on other people who do not have much money.
Had you met her aunt before you married May?
I've heard that word before, but I'm not sure what it means.
Is there anything that I can do to help you?
"His father died yesterday." "I have never seen such a man before."
If I were to tell you the truth, you would be surprised.
Had you seen snow before you came to this town?
If you are ever in Japan, come and see me.
Even if pigs were to fly in the air, I would believe her.
If you ever come to our country's capital, come and visit me.
If the sun were to rise in the west, I wouldn't change my mind.
Having been to the temple before, I know the way.
I often meditate on the meaning of life.
Having often seen him, I know him quite well.
If I were to tell him the truth, he would be angry.
Even if the sun were to rise in the west, I wouldn't break my promise.
It would be very convenient if English were to become everybody's primary language.