〜たことがある | indicates having the experience of doing something in the past

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜たことがある (Verb たことがある): indicates having the experience of doing something in the past.

See example sentences below.

〜たことがある at a glance

At a glance

〜たことがある

〜ta koto ga aru

Describing experience

Expression: 〜たことがある
Reading: 〜ta koto ga aru
Natural meaning: indicates having the experience of doing something in the past
Typical use: Describing experience

Core meaning

indicates having the experience of doing something in the past

Example 1

私は一度も富士山に登ったことがありません。

Translation

I have never climbed Mt. Fuji even once.

Example 2

日本の着物を着たことがありますか。

Translation

Have you ever worn a Japanese kimono?