んです
Meanings
Expression
1. the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
の and ん add emphasis
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Examples (200 in total)
You didn't know that.
I can't sleep.
Are you busy?
You can't dance, can you?
I can't really remember.
We don't have any children.
Why can't you explain?
This time, it's different.
What are you reading?
I want to go to school.
What are you looking for?
I want to get off here.
I want to do it by myself.
I want to be here.
What are you doing?
What is this called?
You can see the Skytree from there.
What do you make?
Why can't you come?
I don't want to eat anything.
When did you finish it?
Did you meet her?
I have a fever.
My friend has been shot.
Will the police come?
Which way are we going?
I want to work in a hospital.
I arrived yesterday.
Why are you late?
Did you accomplish your purpose?
I ran into a tree.
I want to pay by credit card.
Are you telling me to stop?
I don't think it'll work.
When do you use it?
I'm here for work.
Don't you believe me?
Where have you been all this while?
We need to decide today.
I'm angry at you.
Are you in pain now?
Why did you go to the city?
I'm waiting for my friend to arrive.
What country were you born in?
When does school start?
I want to talk with him.
What were you doing?
Did you know that?
I must wait here.
I don't have time right now.
Do you come here often?
Was that really necessary?
What was that noise?
Who gave this to you?
I don't want to get married too early.
I'm sorry, but I can't hear you well.
Why don't you tell me?
I'm younger than he is.
My father works here.
Excuse me, but we're in a hurry, too.
I want to live a happy life.
The chair hasn't arrived yet.
Why are you so tired?
What if we should fail?
We live near here.
We're looking for our cat.
I have enough money.
Where did you get it?
How do you eat this?
This is exactly what I wanted.
I did it for my son.
I have an opinion.
Are you suggesting that I'm wrong?
Are you seriously thinking about getting involved?
Which house did you live in?
I'd like to change my image.
Do you come from Tokyo?
I don't want to see him again.
I don't think my wife trusts me.
We have a lot of snow in the winter.
I don't watch TV at all.
Our college is far from the station.
Is there going to be a party tonight?
Doctor, my stomach hurts.
We're about to have a baby.
I'm looking for a present for a friend of mine.
Was that really an accident?
I'm cutting down on sweets.
The fact is that I can't swim.
I'm sorry. I didn't do it on purpose.
What was the problem exactly?
I just happened to be in the neighborhood.
Miracles are called miracles because they don't happen!
This is why I don't have a boyfriend.
I had never seen it.
I don't understand him sometimes.
I had my money stolen in the park.
The meat is cheap.
Haven't you had your dinner?
Hi! Do you work here?
I'm sorry I've lost my watch.
Which train are you catching?
I can't calculate the distance.
What did you do with your summer vacation?
I'm not sure of the name.
I've been teaching here for over thirty years.
Was someone in that room?
I always want to read that book.
I don't know when he'll come.
Are you sure you don't want to go with us?
What do you do?
I just want to see you happy.
I have two children.
My father has a lot of books.
I don't like meat.
Is there a chance that'll happen?
I have a lot of work to do!
When did she leave the classroom?
I've got just one question.
That's why I told you not to go by yourself.
That's why I told you not to go by car.
How long will you be here?
I have something else to do.
I'm not very interested in flowers.
My mother told me not to study so much.
The side of my tongue hurts.
I have to take this medicine.
My parents weren't at home yesterday.
I have fever at night.
Where did you find that doll?
She does know it.
My older sister finally got married.
This painting was very expensive.
Are you still in doubt about what I have said?
Where is your older brother right now?
My luggage hasn't arrived yet.
I hope that you will like it.
No one can operate this machine.
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
They shot me.
Are there any obvious differences?
I have a son who's sick.
I'm sorry, but I don't feel like going out today.
I'm young, but not that young.
When did you see that movie?
Which bug hurt you?
I must leave early tomorrow.
He doesn't like coffee.
I don't really like tea.
My dog is afraid of thunder.
The bear ran after me.
I was asked to deliver this.
I have an appointment with the doctor.
Who made this cake?
What are you doing on the roof?
How did you deal with the matter?
A friend of mine is coming this evening.
My father is very angry with me.
I came here today with my mom.
I can't go until he comes.
I don't know anything about Japan.
I thought he would come alone.
I don't have much time. Could you hurry?
There's a castle on the mountain.
The pain in my back is getting worse.
This dog is the biggest in this town.
We can do nothing about it.
I didn't mean to keep it secret.
Nobody knows about the plan.
How high can birds fly?
I would like you to meet my parents.
I don't know exactly when he will arrive.
There's something I'd like you to take a look at.
My husband is always reading in bed.
The children are sleeping. Please don't be so noisy.
What was the name of the hotel? I can't recall it.
I've seen you someplace.
I had to get up very early this morning.
How many pages are there in this book?
She has very nice-looking handwriting.
What happens if I press this button?
If I had known that, I wouldn't have come.
Why did you say such a thing to him?
Excuse me, but I think that's my seat.
I'd like to discuss this with my wife before making a decision.
Are you seriously thinking about buying that old car?
This bread is really delicious. Where did you buy it?
This book had been written by someone famous.
How many cars has that company bought?
"What are you doing?" "I accidentally threw away my precious ring."
I have to return this book to the library today.
Do you have something to do with this group?
"Do I have to do that again?" "No, you don't need to."
I think I've met you before.
I really can't remember people's names, but I don't forget faces.
Sorry, but I'm not very interested in that subject.
How did you come by all this money?
Why do we need to learn this stuff anyway?
I want to raise my son the way my father raised me.
What happened last night?