This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

です

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Kana: です
Romaji: desu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

aux
1

be; is

Note: polite copula
Note: polite (teineigo) language
See also: である

Example Sentences

梅雨(つゆ)です。
➥It is our rainy season.
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満足(まんぞく)です。
➥That hit the spot.
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(ひま)ですよ。
➥I'm free.
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無料(むりょう)です。
➥It's for free.
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満席(まんせき)です。
➥All the seats are booked.
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(なに)ですか。
➥What is it?
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