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だ
da
Description
「だ」は名詞や形容動詞の後ろについて、「〜である」という意味を表す言葉です。
"だ" is a word that follows nouns and na-adjectives to express the meaning "to be."
友だちや家族との会話でよく使いますが、ていねいに話すときは「です」を使います。
It is often used in conversations with friends and family, but when speaking politely, use "です."
Meanings
だda
plain form of the copula; "is/are/am"
これは私の本だ。
This is my book.
だda
casual assertion, states a fact plainly
明日は休みだ。
Tomorrow is a holiday.
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Notes
- Form
だ = plain, non-polite copula; polite form is です, negative is じゃない/ではない.
- Grammar
だ attaches to nouns and na-adjectives, not to i-adjectives or verbs.
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