This is the 175th most frequent Japanese word.
存在
"Existence" or "presence."
Here, '存在' refers to the continued existence of a physical entity over time.
この山は何千年も存在してきました。
This mountain has existed for thousands of years.
In this sentence, '存在' denotes the mere existence or acknowledgement of a concept or idea.
その理論の存在は科学者たちによって議論されています。
The existence of that theory is being discussed by scientists.
The word '存在' is used to mean 'presence' or 'existence' in a deeply personal and significant sense.