(そんざい)

そんざい
noun
existence, being
See also: 存在(そんざい)する (verb form)
1. existence, being
The state or fact of existing; the presence of something.
Do you believe in the existence of God?
They acknowledged the existence of that problem.
There may still be unknown animals in this region.
2. entity, presence
A thing or person that exists; someone or something with a notable presence.
He was a significant presence.
彼女(かのじょ)いるだけ存在(そんざい)(かん)ある
Just by being there, she has a strong presence.
He is someone special to me.

存在(そんざい)する is used as a する-verb meaning "to exist."

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