Meanings
Copula
1. be; is
plain copula
Auxiliary verb
2. did; (have) done
た after certain verb forms; indicates past or completed action
3. please; do
indicates light imperative
Pitch accent
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Examples (200 in total)
This is it.
It's me!
It's normal.
I'm serious.
I'm certain.
That's me.
It is he.
I'm a human.
I just don't want to die.
I am a woman.
It is necessary.
"Why aren't you going?" "Because I don't want to."
This is the last one.
That's impossible for me.
This is no good.
That's a problem.
Can you forgive him?
It'll take a long time.
The problem starts tomorrow.
You're weird.
It looks like he's winning.
This is your fault.
It's on the bed.
I think it's beautiful.
It's a shadow.
I'm sorry, but the answer is no.
I didn't think he was that kind of person.
I went there because I wanted to.
I'm just saying!
That's his house.
He is a good person.
This isn't a bad thing.
"Where are you?" "I'm here."
I love this place!
I didn't know that.
I need more time.
It was I who met him.
I thought that was your job.
It's time to go home.
That's your problem.
You are the light of the world.
You look very pleased today.
To live is to fight.
I swear that's true.
I thought it was something like that.
That's their problem.
You know who I am, don't you?
I thought you understood.
He likes to run.
Thanks, that's all.
I didn't know you were a woman.
You are everything to me.
She has long feet.
She's my daughter.
He is nasty.
He's a good fellow.
You're my woman.
She's a sweet girl.
This is perfectly normal.
The question is when to start.
I don't like going to school.
I think I'm going crazy.
It's time to go to bed.
Who searches, finds.
It's about your sister.
Now is the time for action.
That looks really painful.
I'm afraid for his life.
Why don't you be quiet?
This problem seems difficult.
This book looks interesting.
I'm here. What do you want?
It's a very dangerous job.
I do feel pretty good.
You are quite a man.
I couldn't answer.
Who is looking up into the sky?
I prefer black.
Looks like that tree is going to fall down!
I love you, too.
"Is she coming, too?" "I hope so."
I don't have to go-I want to go.
This is all I can do.
What you say is true.
"What are you thinking about?" "I'm thinking about you."
Who do you think you are?
That house is mine.
The story goes that he was murdered.
I will stay at home.
I like this better than that.
It's the same for everyone.
I thought you liked being alone.
That is your major problem.
It is a pleasant day today.
I forgot that today was April Fool's Day.
She needs time to relax.
It's natural for you to think so.
This water is safe to drink.
It's perfectly normal.
I've said this many times.
This is a book to read.
It's time for us to go home.
It is time that you got up.
It's for you to decide.
He's right behind you!
You are the very person I have been looking for.
Do you think I'm a cute kid?
This one is a lot easier.
I like the way she smiles.
I am apprehensive of the outcome.
This and that are two different stories.
She's a very strange person.
I hate the colour of this wall.
This is really a very strange affair.
I like this store.
This is my city now.
But I don't think it's at all odd.
I like the mountains more than I like the sea.
What kind of game do you think this is?
That is the house where I was born.
If you leave it to him, it'll be all right.
You should always keep your word.
No, thank you. I've had enough.
Where have you gone in Japan?
He's a friend of my brother's.
He likes sweets.
"Is it true?" "I think so."
All you can do is to wait.
I can but wait.
I know you're a teacher.
I think this is OK, but I'm not sure.
She likes to talk about herself.
I think he's a little strange.
Who do you think would do such a thing?
It is true that he accepted this job.
Why didn't you get here sooner?
This is the reason I came here.
We are worried about where he is now.
He said that you ought to go.
That is all that he said.
This is believed to be the place where he died.
People do not live to eat but eat to live.
He is the last person I want to see now.
I need something to write with.
It is a very pleasant day today.
That's really surprising.
I am sure I met him somewhere, but I do not remember who he is.
I will stop him from going.
It's already time to go home.
I need someone to help me.
It is quite natural that he think so.
This is the girl that came yesterday.
That's why he got angry.
You ought to keep quiet when people are talking.
This is the boy who helped me.
Your conduct is absolutely shameful.
It is up to you to decide what to do.
"This is what I was looking for!" he exclaimed.
I'm happy when I'm with you.
It's not like that. We're just friends.
You should talk to the teacher yourself.
He is precious to us.
Don't sleep with the windows open.
She said that they were good friends of hers.
Having seen him before, I recognized him.
She had changed so much that I couldn't recognize her.
People thought that she was dead.
I'm going to come back here tonight.
The question is whether he can do it or not.
I could not persuade him that it was true.
The problem is that you're too young.
I asked where he had been.
They rejoiced when they heard he was safe.
It is necessary for you to go there immediately.
You should keep in mind what I told you.
I much prefer working at night.
I like him best of all the teachers.
You must help her, and soon!
The man who I thought was his father proved to be a perfect stranger.
More time is needed for the preparations.
You may not believe it, but it is nonetheless true.
According to my teacher, I'm a good pupil.
He likes to cook for his family.
I think this is the best way.
He found it difficult to please his father.
This fact shows that he is honest.
We thought it dangerous for her to go alone.
He did it not for me but for himself.
I thought you were going to do something about that.
You just have to do as you're told.
I like his new house, but I had not expected it to be so small.
It's quite natural that you should think about marriage.
I think what you need now is some sleep.
But my mind tells my fingers what to do.
I'm not crying. There's just something in my eye.
This is also part of your work, as I told you before.
"Are you OK?" "I'm fine!"
You're five years old.
Ten years is a long time to wait.
That event happened 15 years ago.