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Common word

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    to be, to exist
    polite (teineigo) language
    word usually written using kana alone

    • お預けになる荷物はございますか。
      Do you have any bags to check?

  2. auxiliary verb

    to be (doing)
    after the ～て form of a verb; in highly formal contexts
    polite (teineigo) language
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. auxiliary verb

    did, (have) done
    after the ～て form of a masu verb; as ましてございます
    polite (teineigo) language
    word usually written using kana alone
    dated term