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?
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.
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 is missing?
When did you finish it?
Did you meet her?
I have a fever.
My friend has been shot.
Will the police come?
I want to work in a hospital.
I arrived yesterday.
Why are you late?
Did you accomplish your purpose?
I want to pay by credit card.
I ran into a tree.
Are you telling me to stop?
I don't think it'll work.
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?
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.
Why did you go to the city?
Are you in pain now?
I'm waiting for my friend to arrive.
Why did you buy flowers?
I want to talk with him.
What country were you born in?
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?
What if we should fail?
We live near here.
The chair hasn't arrived yet.
I have enough money.
Where did you get it?
We're looking for our cat.
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?
Do you come from Tokyo?
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.
I don't watch TV at all.
Our college is far from the station.
Is there going to be a party tonight?
We're about to have a baby.
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?
I just happened to be in the neighborhood.
This is why I don't have a boyfriend.
I don't understand him sometimes.
Miracles are called miracles because they don't happen!
I had never seen it.
I had my money stolen in the park.
What happened last night?
The meat is cheap.
Haven't you had your dinner?
Which train are you catching?
I'm sorry I've lost my watch.
I can't calculate the distance.
What did you do with your summer vacation?
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 don't like meat.
I just want to see you happy.
My father has a lot of books.
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.
This door would not open.
How long will you be here?
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.
I have to take this medicine.
She does know it.
Where did you find that doll?
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.
They shot me.
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
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.
The bear ran after me.
I have an appointment with the doctor.
I was asked to deliver this.
What are you doing on the roof?
Who made this cake?
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.
We can do nothing about it.
This dog is the biggest in this town.
This desk is a little low for me.
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.
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.
How many pages are there in this book?
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?
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.