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である
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Copula
Verb (irregular)
Literary
1. be; is
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Examples (200 in total)
Was it a dream?
It was a quiet night.
Love is a lie.
It was a complete failure.
Water is a liquid.
Where was the wedding held?
God is the absolute being.
He seems to be in trouble.
The world is a small village.
Much water is needed.
Tears are a child's weapon.
She is very fond of flowers.
That problem was accepted.
The contents of the letter were secret.
That is going too far.
Man is part of nature.
The sea was truly calm.
Every seat was full.
It is absolutely impossible.
No, it cannot be true.
She kept her eyes closed.
To hear is to obey.
The opposite of peace is war.
Men are children their whole life.
The ship was ready to sink any time.
Humans shape the environment.
His is a large family.
America is a country on the move.
The reasons are as follows.
Education is a critical element.
She is good at swimming.
He is a partner in crime.
I am a citizen of the world.
The eye is sensitive to light.
Children are fond of adventure.
The situation is very serious.
It was a chance meeting.
Her father is a policeman.
I know what his name is.
You don't have to be perfect all the time.
I know what that is.
It is quite natural that she should get angry with him.
Saying and doing are two different things.
He remained silent for a while.
I admit it to be true.
A good memory is his weapon.
The point is whether she will come or not.
He proved to be honest.
She was satisfied that he was honest.
I asked who he was.
It's easier to have fun than to work.
That he is alive is certain.
A person is either male or female.
They remained good friends.
It no longer seems to be a perfect circle.
It is important that we make an effort.
One is red and the other is white.
Her words were like those of an angel.
We are sure of his honesty.
Safety is the most important thing.
This is your only chance.
He is certain to win the game.
What to do next is the question.
Tonight was also a windless night.
It's true that he's ill.
People should wash their bodies.
He is hostile to the proposal.
When and where is the party?
Life is more hellish than hell itself.
The hotel is noted for its food.
His request was as follows.
Good speech is the outcome of education.
I am the leader of this team.
All life is a series of activities.
It so happens that today is my birthday.
The meaning of this letter is unclear.
Today's friends are tomorrow's enemies.
They are a peace-loving people.
Boys tend to look down on their younger sisters.
Disease is a threat to human beings.
Every crime calls for punishment.
The first thing that hits you is the bright red discount drugstore sign.
I am sure I met him somewhere, but I do not remember who he is.
What to do next is our question.
The story turned out to be true.
We eat to live, not live to eat.
He is my brother, not my father.
This is the place where the incident took place.
He talks as if he were a teacher.
What she said turned out to be false.
You should see the sight.
That is the building where my father works.
I was hoping that it was a joke.
We thought it was a nice plan.
It was a mere chance that I found it.
She is good at making up interesting stories.
I am not happy with my job.
At that time, I was still a student.
It was because she had faith in his capabilities.
He's a teacher and so am I.
It's almost impossible to work out this problem.
It is as if the whole sky were on fire.
Life is despair, that's what I think.
The reasons for our failure are as follows.
What he says is true to some extent.
Humans are the only animals that can use fire.
It was once believed that the earth was the center of the universe.
Swimming is easy for me.
This city is famous for its beautiful parks.
It was natural that he should win the contest.
It is no use your trying to persuade him.
The question is whether he will agree with us.
You can easily tell that he is a genius.
War is destruction of human life.
They are our dearest friends.
It is justice, and not might, that wins in the end.
Autumn is when food is especially delicious.
They don't know that I'm Japanese.
It is a common saying that thought is free.
The fortress was secure from every kind of attack.
This lake is the deepest lake in Japan.
All of his friends thought that he was happy.
Her smile convinced him that she was happy.
This is a kind of animal that lives in the sea.
I don't know if it's true.
You should read as many books as possible.
What he needs most is a good job.
There is no doubt that he is honest.
It was at that very moment that the bomb went off.
That the earth is round is clear now.
Only the dead have seen the end of war.
What he said is true in a sense.
It doesn't matter where he comes from.
This is the way he learned English.
In addition to being a doctor, he is a writer.
You ought to take your father's advice.
Aside from this, he was in good health.
His recovery was nothing short of a miracle.
I was surprised at her immediate recognition of me.
The point is whether he will read the letter.
The question is how he will get the money.
I would never question his honesty.
However, this has not always been true.
The question is whether he can be trusted.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.
The beauty of that country is beyond description.
Viewed from a distance, the island looked like a cloud.
Not only my parents but also my sister is against my opinion.
It is a complete mystery what caused the accident.
I work simply because I like to work.
He is a doctor and a university professor.
It was the greatest joy that I have ever experienced.
It's surprising how many unhappy marriages there are.
Of course, I do not want to die. But to be alive is painful as well.
He smiled to think what a fool he had been.
The rights of the individual are important in a free society.
Why he killed himself is still a mystery.
It's not easy being honest all the time.
We should read as many books as possible.
She is happiest when she is playing the piano.
The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.
America is proud of being a free country.
This book is a result of his enthusiastic research.
It's not a good car, but it's a car.
The hotel remains closed during the winter.
Television is a very important medium for giving information.
The surest way to prevent war is not to fear it.
I stayed at home, for it rained that day.
All the roads leading into the city are full of cars.
What we need now is action, not discussion.
From that conclusion the family could be divided into two groups.
Travelling was much more difficult in those days.
Children like playing more than studying.
This paper should be adequate for your purpose.
Mike's job at home is cleaning the windows.
It is important to note that his assertion is groundless.
Politics is perhaps the only profession for which no preparation is thought necessary.
He nodded to show that he agreed with me.
I could not image how cruel he was at that time.
Sometimes he acted as if he were my boss.
Why do you talk about him as if he were an old man?
Now all they want is a roof over their heads.
Only through protest can a free and open society be maintained.
Complaining about something is one way to adapt yourself to a new environment.
There could be no doubt as to who the man was.
The number of guests is 20.
My grandfather is in his nineties.
The surface of the earth is 70% water.
The solar altitude is 20 degrees.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Bill is two years older than I am.
What you do is more important than what you say.
I have been acquainted with her for more than 20 years.
It was clear that Hanako did not wish to marry Taro.
He is apt to forget people's names.
The earth is about six times as large as the moon.
The trouble is that we are short of money.
I don't know how things were a hundred or fifty years ago.
The patients in this study consisted of 30 males and 25 females.
This letter is personal, and I don't want anyone else to read it.