Structure
Noun + がある
(1) + Noun
(1) のある
Details
Part of Speech
Expression
Word Type
Noun
Register
Standard
About がある + Noun
In this expression, がある has the role of describing the noun that follows it. The description that it is giving is '(A) がある (B)' = '(B) has/with (A)'. This type of phrase is called a relative clause (something that describes a noun), and behaves similarly to an adjective.
In English, a relative clause would require a pronoun such as 'who' 誰, 'which' どれ, 'that' それ・あれ, 'where' どこ. However, these types of words are not required in Japanese, and the noun will follow がある directly.
Caution
In a relative clause, because (A) is describing (B), (B) will be considered the 'main topic/subject'. This means that は will generally not be used in place of が. However, の can be used instead of が, as showing a relationship between (A) and (B) is one of the main functions of の.
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ベッドがある部屋。
A room that has a bed.
たくさん休みがある5月が好き。
I like the month of May with its many holidays.
綺麗な池がある公園。
A park with a beautiful pond.
家がある人。
People who have a house.
冷蔵庫がある台所。
A kitchen with a refrigerator.
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