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GrammarJLPT N5

CopulaGodan Verb

Definitions

1. be
2. is

This expression functions as a more formal or written equivalent of the plain copula, similar to "to be" in English. It is frequently seen in essays, academic writing, and formal documents rather than in casual spoken Japanese.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

This is a book. formal

Sentence 1

This is Japan.

Sentence 2

It is nighttime now.

Sentence 3

I heard that "he is a teacher."

Sentence 4

His name is Kenta.

Sentence 5

That is why the present moment matters.