~のです
〜no desu
JLPT N4 Neutral
Formation
Verb-casual + のです, い-Adjective + のです, な-Adjective + なのです, Noun + なのです
Provides an explanation or gives background information; 'the fact is', 'the reason is', 'actually'.
When to use
"The fact is/the reason is" - explains or justifies with a bit more formality than んです.
Explanation
The ~のです grammar point is used to provide an explanation or give background information on a situation, often used when there is a need to justify or clarify one's statement. It can be translated as 'the fact is', 'the reason is', or 'actually' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.
Example sentences
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This book is difficult, you see.
Kono hon wa muzukashii no desu.
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The fact is, I am busy tomorrow.
Ashita wa isogashii no desu.
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The reason is, she is an English teacher.
Kanojo wa eigo no sensei na no desu.
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Actually, I’ve got a cold.
Watashi wa kaze na no desu.
Other forms
Explanation (The Reason Is)
Corpus examples (60)
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I'd like to confirm my reservation for the 30th.
ブラウン様がシカゴにいらっしゃる間にもう一度お会いできたら、うれしいのですが。
I would appreciate it if I had the opportunity to meet with Mr Brown again during his stay in Chicago.
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Are they coming as well?
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I have something to talk over with you, face to face.
アパートを借りたのですか。
Did you rent an apartment?
長いことお待たせして済みませんでした。今まで来客で忙しかったのです。
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting long. A visitor has kept me busy till now.
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The job is interesting, and then again, the pay is good.
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I'd like to know when you can send it out.
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I'd like to book a table for four for tomorrow night.
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I'd like to put my belongings away.
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I blew the whistle on him.
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The fact is that I have no money with me.
このケーキはどのようにして作られたのですか。
How was this cake made?
携帯電話がほしいのですが、支払うのに十分なお金がありません。
I want a cellular phone, but I don't have enough money to pay for one.
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I'd like for you to go.
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Who planted the tree?
どうかお願いがあるのですが。
Would you please do me a favor?
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He just loves to bully people.
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The fact is that she is ill.
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How many maids does that lady want to employ?
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To tell the truth, I have lost your pen.
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I cannot come back in the current circumstances.
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"Could I speak to Mr. Smith?" "One moment, please."
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Has he lived here for two years?
ええと、買いませんでしたが、でも、後でゴリラ財団研究所へ3匹の子猫を持ってきた人がいるのです。
Well, I didn't buy them, but later someone brought three baby kittens to the Gorilla Foundation.