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?
What do you make?
Is this edible?
Why can't you come?
I don't want to eat anything.
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.
What are you doing?
What is this called?
You can see the Skytree from there.
I want to do it by myself.
What is missing?
When did you finish it?
Did you meet her?
I have a fever.
Will the police come?
My friend has been shot.
Which way are we going?
I want to work in a hospital.
I arrived yesterday.
Why are you late?
I want to pay by credit card.
I ran into a tree.
Did you accomplish your purpose?
Are you telling me to stop?
I don't think it'll work.
I don't have time right now.
Do you come here often?
Did you know that?
Was that really necessary?
What was that noise?
Who gave this to you?
When do you use it?
I'm here for work.
Don't you believe me?
"I don't understand this." "Neither do I."
Where have you been all this while?
We need to decide today.
I'm angry at you.
My back and shoulders are sore.
Why did you go to the city?
I'm waiting for my friend to arrive.
I want to talk with him.
What were you doing?
I must wait here.
Why did you buy flowers?
When does school start?
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?
My father works here.
Excuse me, but we're in a hurry, too.
I want to live a happy life.
Why are you so tired?
We live near here.
What if we should fail?
The chair hasn't arrived yet.
I have enough money.
We're looking for our cat.
Where did you get it?
Where can I get the medicine?
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?
Do you come from Tokyo?
Which house did you live in?
I'd like to change my image.
I don't want to see him again.
We have a lot of snow in the winter.
I don't think my wife trusts me.
Doctor, my stomach hurts.
Is it made of iron?
I don't watch TV at all.
Our college is far from the station.
We're about to have a baby.
Is there going to be a party tonight?
I'm looking for a present for a friend of mine.
Was that really an accident?
The fact is that I can't swim.
I'm sorry. I didn't do it on purpose.
I'm cutting down on sweets.
What was the problem exactly?
This is why I don't have a boyfriend.
I just happened to be in the neighborhood.
I don't understand him sometimes.
Miracles are called miracles because they don't happen!
Hi! Do you work here?
I had my money stolen in the park.
What happened last night?
I had never seen it.
The meat is cheap.
Which train are you catching?
Haven't you had your dinner?
What did you do with your summer vacation?
I'm sorry I've lost my watch.
I can't calculate the distance.
What do you do?
I'm not sure of the name.
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?
I have two children.
I just want to see you happy.
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.
This door would not open.
How long will you be here?
That's why I told you not to go by car.
My mother told me not to study so much.
I'm not very interested in flowers.
The side of my tongue hurts.
My parents weren't at home yesterday.
I have fever at night.
She does know it.
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.
No one can operate this machine.
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
They shot me.
I have a son who's sick.
I'm sorry, but I don't feel like going out today.
Are there any obvious differences?
When did you see that movie?
Which bug hurt you?
He doesn't like coffee.
I must leave early tomorrow.
My dog is afraid of thunder.
I don't really like tea.
I have an appointment with the doctor.
The bear ran after me.
I was asked to deliver this.
Who made this cake?
What are you doing on the roof?
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?
The pain in my back is getting worse.
There's a castle on the mountain.
This dog is the biggest in this town.
This desk is a little low for me.
How high can birds fly?
Nobody knows about the plan.
I would like you to meet my parents.
I don't know exactly when he will arrive.
My husband is always reading in bed.
There's something I'd like you to take a look at.
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.
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.
This bread is really delicious. Where did you buy it?
This book had been written by someone famous.
Does it snow here often in winter?
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.
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?
Do you have any special reason why you want to go to America?
I want to raise my son the way my father raised me.
I've been teaching here for over thirty years.
What is this river called?
I have something else to do.
My older sister finally got married.
I hope that you will like it.
I really can't remember people's names, but I don't forget faces.