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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: 5768
Examples (200 in total)
Aren't you embarrassed?
This is mine.
Is she coming, too?
What are you implying?
That is mine.
I would like to go with you.
I didn't want to surprise you.
That's mine.
Is this mine?
When do you want to go?
Haven't you decided yet?
I would like to go home now.
Are they coming as well?
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?
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.
Whose house is this?
How come you didn't say anything?
What is she worried about?
What are you staring at?
She doesn't have any children, does she?
What does it mean?
I do not have much time.
Why didn't you come?
That black one is mine.
Where was he born?
Excuse me, is this yours?
When did she get married?
Did you come here alone?
Do you love me?
Why do you work here?
He's good at this sort of thing.
I have terrible pains.
That car is hers.
Did he fail again?
I'd like to express my gratitude.
Did you live here before?
Those books are mine.
I haven't studied that much!
Why do you think that way?
Did you use to live here?
She is making use of you.
Do you have a fever?
Which car is your father's?
Who is she speaking to?
Has he arrived already?
Why did you miss class?
How do you make a box?
That blue one is also mine.
Where can I pick up my baggage?
I'd like to know the exact time.
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 do you say that?
Why didn't you come to the party?
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?
What are you doing here?
What have you come here for?
I just want to talk.
What made you think so?
What do I do next?
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 would like you to come with me.
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?
What has brought you here?
How long will you be in Japan?
I feel terrible today.
This is how it happened.
What do you want to ask me?
I had hoped to have finished this yesterday.
I didn't go there because I wanted to.
Who wrote the letter?
Why didn't you do so at that time?
What are you looking for in the dark room?
Do you think I'm joking?
Why can't we do that?
Before deciding, I'd like to consult with my family.
In fact, I was there.
Did your mother make those?
Whose book is this on the desk?
How on earth did you get it?
Why didn't you look at the picture?
Why should you suspect me?
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?
What does the company produce?
As long as it doesn't get cold, it's okay.
I'd like to introduce you to some of my friends.
When did you come back from Tokyo?
Do you go to school on foot?
Am I included in the team?
What do you want to study at college?
Why is she so silent?
Who was that troublesome man?
The dress I like most is the black one.
How did you get to know that person?
By whom was this window broken?
What makes you think that I'm against that?
Why did you try to run away?
I'd like to try doing this by myself.
What was the music you were listening to?
How do you operate this machine?
When did the accident take place?
What kind of costumes did you buy for the children?
I'd like to sit near the front.
Are you suggesting that I am not telling the truth?
Would you like me to do that work?
I want to know about your country so much.
I don't really understand what you want to say.
How did you come to know it?
What did you expect me to do?
Did you buy it today or yesterday?
Why is he angry about something like that?
Did you accept his statement as true?
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 would like to talk with you about this matter.
I should be grateful if you would stay until tomorrow.
Do you deny that you went there?
When and where did the war break out?
I asked him if he was busy.
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.
What degree of interest did he show?
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?
I'd like to see you this afternoon.
What a small television set! Does it really work?
Why were you silent all the time?
Where does your sister go to school?
Why do we need to learn this?
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
I hope this data will be useful to you.
How does your opinion differ from his?
I'd like to leave this book with you.
That's why I came here.
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.
I'm sorry, but I'm already dating someone.
When are you going to the moon? We need you.
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?
I'm just not cut out for this kind of work.
How did you come up with such a good excuse?
When did she promise to meet him?
Is it used to keep things cold?
She thought he might be feeling lonely and forgotten.
How do you know that light travels faster than sound?
Will you really send me a Japanese doll?
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.
These girls, who're my pupils, have come to see me.
I'd like to talk to you about what happened at school yesterday.
Have you known her since 1990?
When was the car washed by Ken?
Do you want any of these flowers?
I really can't remember people's names, but I don't forget faces.
Didn't you know that he passed away about two years ago?