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のです
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
Alt. forms
んだ
56%
んです
28%
のです
15%
Top 200
Used in: 5921
Examples (200 in total)
Aren't you embarrassed?
I didn't want to surprise you.
Haven't you decided yet?
I would like to go home now.
That's mine.
Is this mine?
Is she coming, too?
What are you implying?
That is mine.
I would like to go with you.
When did you return?
Did you forget your money?
The dog is yours.
What are you selling?
When was it finished?
Can you really swim?
What kind of work will you do?
What are you worrying about?
She doesn't have any children, does she?
I do not have much time.
What does it mean?
That small one is also mine.
Why didn't you come?
That black one is mine.
Excuse me, is this yours?
When did she get married?
Do you think I don't know that?
What does he want to do?
It's not that I don't want to, I just can't.
Didn't he go there?
Everyone went there, didn't they?
Where were you?
You don't like pop songs, do you?
I came here to meet you.
That big one is also mine.
Who were you talking to?
How come you didn't say anything?
What happened to him?
Do you love me?
Why do you work here?
He's good at this sort of thing.
I have terrible pains.
Is that answer right?
Did he fail again?
I'd like to express my gratitude.
That car is hers.
Did you live here before?
Those books are mine.
I haven't studied that much!
Did you use to live here?
Do you have a fever?
Which car is your father's?
Who is she speaking to?
Why did you miss class?
Has he arrived already?
That blue one is also mine.
How do you make a box?
Where can I pick up my baggage?
I'd like to know the exact time.
I would like you to introduce me to her.
Is it baked?
I can't use this machine.
When did you become a teacher?
Were you told to do so?
Which station are you going to?
Why didn't you come to the party?
Why do you say that?
I have business with him.
Why are you blaming me for what happened?
These shoes are mine.
What makes you think that way?
Why do you want to leave today?
Why is it so hot?
Where are all the others?
Didn't you hear your name called?
He made me go against my will.
I'd like something to eat.
I'd like you to come with us.
Everything here is mine.
I'd like to see you tomorrow.
You shouldn't have come here to begin with.
Do you know her at all?
What do your friends call you?
I feel terrible today.
How long will you be in Japan?
This is how it happened.
What are you doing here?
I just want to talk.
What made you think so?
What do you want to ask me?
I had hoped to have finished this yesterday.
Why didn't you do so at that time?
Who wrote the letter?
What are you looking for in the dark room?
Do you think I'm joking?
That is how it happened.
I didn't go there because I wanted to.
Why do you study every day?
Why can't we do that?
Before deciding, I'd like to consult with my family.
Did your mother make those?
In fact, I was there.
Whose book is this on the desk?
Why do you think so?
How on earth did you get it?
Why didn't you look at the picture?
Do you doubt that he will win?
What are you going to do with this money?
Why did he change his plans?
Do you have a boyfriend or a girlfriend? Where did you meet them?
As long as it doesn't get cold, it's okay.
Do you go to school on foot?
When did you come back from Tokyo?
Am I included in the team?
Why is she so silent?
The dress I like most is the black one.
What do you want to study at college?
Who was that troublesome man?
By whom was this window broken?
How did you get to know that person?
When was the car washed by Ken?
Why did you try to run away?
What makes you think that I'm against that?
What are you talking about?
I'd like to try doing this by myself.
How do you operate this machine?
What was the music you were listening to?
When did the accident take place?
What kind of costumes did you buy for the children?
That's just how I was raised.
I'd like to sit near the front.
I want to know about your country so much.
How did you come to know it?
When and where did you come to know her?
What did you expect me to do?
Why is he angry about something like that?
Did you buy it today or yesterday?
Did you accept his statement as true?
Do you want any of these flowers?
Are you suggesting that I am not telling the truth?
Would you like me to do that work?
Where on earth did you meet him?
Why did he go out in a hurry?
That's why I was late.
Why are you so tired today?
I meant to call her, but I forgot to.
I should be grateful if you would stay until tomorrow.
I would like to talk with you about this matter.
Do you deny that you went there?
When and where did the war break out?
Some people have even visited the moon.
I did so at his request.
I didn't mean to sound so harsh.
Didn't you notice us going out of the room?
I should be very pleased if you could come.
We would like you to join our company.
What direction are you going?
Why do you want such an old car?
When it comes to sweets, I just can't control myself.
Have you solved all the problems yet?
Why were you silent all the time?
I'd like to see you this afternoon.
Where does your sister go to school?
What a small television set! Does it really work?
Why do we need to learn this?
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
I hope this data will be useful to you.
I'd like to leave this book with you.
How does your opinion differ from his?
Please tell me the truth. Am I going to die?
What is the book about?
What made you decide to come here now?
Why did you come here so early?
The fact is that I haven't read the book yet.
I said that to please my mother.
That's why I came here.
I want to finish the work on my own.
I'm sorry, but I'm already dating someone.
A quiet place to sit and rest would be nice.
I'd like to hear more about that.
I just hope nothing goes wrong this time.
I wrote to him for quite another reason.
Where did you get this photo taken?
What made you think that my favorite color was green?
I'm just not cut out for this kind of work.
How did you come up with such a good excuse?
For what purpose did you break into the house?
When did she promise to meet him?
Is it used to keep things cold?
She thought he might be feeling lonely and forgotten.
I really can't remember people's names, but I don't forget faces.
Will you really send me a Japanese doll?
How do you know that light travels faster than sound?
Who can run fastest in your class?
If you're finished reading that book, I'd like to borrow it.
I hope he will come up with a new and good idea.
Didn't you know that he passed away about two years ago?
I have always wanted to see a dragon, but dragons are not real creatures.
These girls, who're my pupils, have come to see me.
I'd like to talk to you about what happened at school yesterday.