〜てある
〜てある means has been done; is done. It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. Attach ある to the te-form of a transitive verb to show that the result of someone's action remains. It usually describes the state of an object or place and often suggests preparation.
Japanese sources describe it as 「準備された状態」.
〜てある examples
机の上に本が置いてある。
A book has been placed on the desk.
ドアに名前が書いてある。
A name is written on the door.
〜てある exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
黒板に漢字が書い（ ）。
- てある ✓
- ておく
- てみる
- ないといけない
Kanji is written on the blackboard.
テーブルに花が置い（ ）。
- てみる
- てある ✓
- た方がいい
- なさい
Flowers have been placed on the table.
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