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JLPT N5 Grammar

~たことがある

N5Other

N5 · Other · ta-form verb + ことがある

Meaning

have done before

Structure

ta-form verb + ことがある

Explanation

たことがある expresses that one has had an experience before.

Usage

It often appears with 一度 or 前に when talking about experiences.

Example

富士山に登ったことがあります。

I have climbed Mt. Fuji before.

Common Mistake

For a specific past event, a plain past sentence is usually enough.

Memory Tip

Memorize “たことがある” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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