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JLPT N4 Casual

〜n desu

Provide an explanation or reason; 'it is that', 'the thing is', 'the reason is'.

Casual, spoken contraction of のです - the everyday explanatory tone.

Formation

Explanation

The ～んです grammar point is used to provide an explanation or reason for a situation or action. It can be translated as 'it is that', 'the thing is', or 'the reason is' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.

Example sentences

  • I was late because the train was delayed.

    Okuretan desuga, densha ga okuremashita.

  • I'm tired (that's why).

    Tsukareta n desu.

  • The thing is, he is kind.

    Kare wa yasashii n desu.

  • The reason is I have a lot of homework.

    Shukudai ga ooi n desu.

Explanation (The Reason Is)