How do you use "のです" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "日本語を勉強しているのです。"

What does "のです" mean in English?

"のです" means "it is that, the reason is" in English. It is a structure/expression in Japanese.

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noh deh-soo

structure/expression

English

it is that, the reason is

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