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explanatory particle
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. the expectation is that ...
  2. 2. the reason is that ...
This sentence-ending expression is the casual form of のです, used to explain, emphasize, or seek explanation about a situation. It adds a nuance of "the thing is..." or "you see..." and is very common in spoken Japanese to make statements sound more explanatory or emotionally engaged.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

The thing is, I have work.

Sentence 1

"I'll be the one doing it," he said.

Sentence 2

"What are you looking at?" I asked.

Sentence 3

That's why I was saying it from the start.

Sentence 4

"Where do you think you're going?" my dad asked.

Sentence 5

I have to get up early tomorrow.