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です

desu

Description

「です」は、ていねいに話すときに使うことばです。

"です" is a word used when speaking politely.

名前や気もちを言うとき、文の終わりにつけると、やさしくていねいに聞こえます。

When stating names or feelings, adding "です" at the end of a sentence makes it sound gentle and polite.

Meanings

ですdesu

polite copula: is, am, are

これはわたしの本です。

This is my book.

ですdesu

polite ending added after adjectives or nouns

今日はとても寒いです。

It is very cold today.

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Notes

  • Grammar

    です is the polite form of だ; use it to sound respectful in everyday conversation.

  • Nuance

    attaching です after i-adjectives (寒いです) adds politeness without changing the meaning.

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