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"I have" is tricky in Japanese. It depends upon the object of the sentence.

If you "have" something living or non-living.

arimasu - romaji form

あります - hiragana form

Above is the Japanese verb used for non-living things. Like foods, drinks, plants (considered inanimate), office supplies, etc.

Next, the verb always comes at the end of the sentence.

I have a hat.

わたし は ぼうし が あります。

Literally translated: I is hat have.

imasu - romaji form

います - hiragana form

Above is the Japanese verb used for living things. For people and animals.

I have a cat.

わたし は ねこ が います。

Literally: I is cat have.

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