This is the 1159th most frequent Japanese word.
在
"在" means "to exist," "to be located," or "to be present."
在 here is used as part of '在する' to indicate 'to exist or stay at a place.'
彼は事務所に在しています。
He is present in the office.
在 is used as part of '在る' to imply 'to exist, particularly in relation to non-physical matters or problems.
この地域における経済発展には、多くの問題が在ります。
In the economic development of this region, there are many issues.
在 is used within '在る' to signify the physical location or existence of an object.