Have lived/ Lived in Tokyo for three years?

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Hi,I would like to ask if the sentence "I lived in Tokyo for three years" is grammatically sound. My understanding of this sentence is that I lived in Tokyo for three years in the past, and I am no longer living there anymore. Is that correct?However, if I were to still live in Tokyo, then should I use "I have lived in Tokyo for three years" instead? Since the present perfect tense suggests that I am still living there?

Terryxpress · Accepted Answer

My understanding of this sentence is that I lived in Tokyo for three years in the past, and I (am no longer living) (no need for Present Continuous) no longer live there anymore. Is that correct? YES

However, if I (were to still live)was still living in Tokyo, then should I use "I have lived in Tokyo for three years" instead? Since the present perfect tense suggests that I am still living there? YES

But note:
He: I think New York is the best city in the world.
Me: I have lived/I've lived in New York, and it's a dump.

(The sentiments expressed are for illustrative purposes only!)

Here, the person has had 'an experience of living in New York - that is, an experience of living there over a time period, but this time period has ended, and I no longer live there.

Mister Micawber · Answer

You are correct on all counts.

Have lived/ Lived in Tokyo for three years?

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