Word〜て ある〜te aruMeaninggrammar indicating remaining state intentionally brought about by someonePart of speechphrasePronunciationCourseJapaneseLesson〜て ある: intentional actions with remaining effectsBreakdown of 〜te aruあるaruto exist; to have; (used for non-living entities)Usages of 〜te aru窓まど が 開あけて ある。mado ga akete aru.The window has been opened (by someone, and is still open).門もん は 閉しめて あります。mon wa shimete arimasu.The gate has been closed (by someone, and is still closed).