#japanese/general-knowledge

To live (すみます)


  • Basically, to reside.
  • すんで is also fine to use as an alternative.
  • シドニにすんでいます or シドニにすみます。(I live in Sydney.)

To stay (とまります)


  • Basically, to stay in a place, temporarily. (Some place like a hotel, usually)
  • ホテルにとまります。(I stay at a hotel)

To be in (います)


  • To be in, or ‘exist’ in a place.
  • 学校がっこうにいます。(I am at school / I am in school)