GrammarJLPT N5
be
Auxiliary VerbCopula

Definitions

  1. 1. be
  2. 2. is
A copula used at the end of a sentence to link a subject to a noun or adjective, similar to "is," "am," or "are" in English. The plain form is used in casual speech, while the polite form is used in formal or polite situations.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

It's this!

Sentence 1

This explanation is simple.

Sentence 2

This job is tough.

Sentence 3

She's doing well.

Sentence 4

This is true!

Sentence 5

It's time.