Japanese phrase
近くに___があります。 chika ku ni ___ ga a ri ma su
Meaning
There is ___ nearby.
When to use it
Says that a certain place or thing can be found nearby. The polite wording suits simple conversations with people who are not close friends.
Example dialogue
この近くにコンビニはありますか？ ko no chika ku ni ko n bi ni wa a ri ma su ka
Is there a convenience store nearby?
はい、近くにコンビニがあります。 ha i chika ku ni ko n bi ni ga a ri ma su
Yes, there is a convenience store nearby.