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です

dess (the 'u' is often silent)

copula
English

is; am; are (polite copula)

Base Form

Example Sentences

  • これは本です。(Kore wa hon desu. - This is a book.)
  • 田中さんは先生です。(Tanaka-san wa sensei desu. - Mr. Tanaka is a teacher.)

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