質問: I just learned about: `います` and `あります`. I know I should use `います` for people and moving things and `あります` for plants and inanimate things. I have two doubts: * Which one should I use with "dead body". For example: "Is there a dead body inside the room?" * What about robots or a non living thing with AI?
回答: According to a quick google search, and agreeing with my thoughts, you should say "死体があります" for dead body, but you would say "死んだ人がいます" (if you like zombies). For robots and AI, well, I guess います is acceptable, provided it's like a living thing (such as an aibo). I doubt you'd say it for a clever car, unless it's KITT from the Knight Rider... To sum up, it's quite subjective in this case.