Learn Japanese: desu - to be

Lessons Vocabulary

Nihon-shiki romanization (recommended)
watasi ha tyuugoku kara kimasita Hepburn romanization
watashi wa chuugoku kara kimashita

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You are a person.

It's a mountain.

This is a book.

That (over there) is a mountain.

This is a river.

Is that a mouth?

What is that over there?

Is this a book?

Yes, it's a book.

That over there is the moon.

Yes, it's a mouth.

Which one is it?

This is not a book.

Isn't it a dog?

Yes, it is not a dog.

No, it is a dog.

Is that (over there) the moon?

No, that (over there) is not the moon.

No, I am not alone.

(He) is not the king of my country.

Is this your water?

The car is big.

Japan is a beautiful country.

Are (you) Japanese?

(I) am not Japanese.

That is a big tree!

Where is the ball?

The ball is (over) there.

(I) am not here.

Didn't you buy a book?

I didn't drink anything today.

Was it not food?

But, that food was mine!

This meat is delicious!

Who is that person (over there)?

Which apple is yours?

She's pretty, isn't she?
- That's so, isn't it.

That was not beef.

It's expensive, isn't it?

Meat is expensive.
- I see.

The cucumbers are inside the box.

The book is on the desk.

The bank is to the left of the university.

The umbrella is in front of the box.

The onions are to the right of the cucumbers.

It's behind the bank.

I didn't eat the shellfish, though it was delicious.

That was not appropriate.

The mountain is not big.

It was delicious though it was expensive.

This car is not suitable for me.

It wasn't expensive.

The moon is beautiful, isn't it?

The car is not safe.

You were not bad.

The apple was pretty, but it was not delicious.

That person is Japanese too.

I did not die either.

This umbrella was a little expensive.

How much is it?

How much is the coffee?

How much was that TV?

The pen is 600 yen.

There are nine of us.

The coffee was not cheap.

How old are you?

I am 30 years old.

What time is it now?

I am 20 years old.

I like Japanese animation.

She dislikes it.

John disliked that restaurant.

Did you like that new movie?

Excuse me, are you free?

The weather was not good.

I want a new computer.

She doesn't want a cat. She likes dogs.

Andrew wanted that book.

I want to drink beer.

I want to learn Japanese.

What do you want to eat tomorrow?

She didn't want to go to the doctor.

It was a buffet, but the quality was good.

How many do you want?

My father and I are salesmen.

My name is Jon.

It is seven o'clock.

That is a beautiful picture.

You are a Japanese student^{having the Japanese nationality}.

I want three photos.

What is (your) name?

She didn't say that.

"Watermelon" is "suika" in Japanese.

It is late, so please hurry.

(I) am going to Japan, because (I) want to learn Japanese.

Mr. Yamada does karaoke every day, because he loves music.

Which one is beautiful?

A: Which one is mine?
B: This one is yours.

What are the names of your father's older sister and older brother?

Can I smoke here? (Is smoking allowed here?)

Can she come too?

How old is your child?

My children love Pokemon.

I am a woman too.

You may smoke here.

I am a Japanese (language) student.

It is Yuko whose eyes are big.

Is Tokyo near Yokohama?

Yuko's eyes are big.

That small car is not mine.

This car was not cheap.

Yes, those are mine.

She is a teacher.

A tennis court is nearby.

What is her age?

The ears of that rabbit are big, aren't they?

I like both cats and dogs.

Where is the toilet?

A hayashi is a manmade mori.

The new library is next to the bar.

The moon was bright.

Jon's house is old and near the park.

Tomorrow is a holiday.

I want three photos.

Her new paintings are really beautiful.

(I) dislike her.

I want three notebooks^things.

She was a beautiful woman.

The tennis court is nearby.

That is a big apple.

That's so. Tokyo is next to Yokohama.

New Year's Day will be on Saturday.

Are these things yours?

This is my mother.

This tie is 800 pounds.

My car is between the Mercedes and Toyota.

At about what time is dinner?

The spirit of this forest is peaceful.

Didn't you know the password?

What day (of the week) is it? It's Thursday.

Didn't you hear the news?

The party is at night.

That small car is not mine.

I am fine. Thank you.

That was not the sun.

This book isn't good.

The queen was not well.

It was a feast. (Thank you for the meal)

Yuko's eyes are big.

She is the teacher.

My father is in good health.

I didn't buy a book.

It was about sixty dollars.

The (traffic) light is green.

I want to see a funny movie.

Her father is a teacher.

(She) didn't want to stop the car.

He said: "The sky is blue."

How was (your) afternoon?

It doesn't eat, because it's a robot.

My birthday is March 28th.

My most hated food is bread.

What day (of the month) is it today?

Where does it hurt?

(My) sister has long legs and likes sports.

The girl who likes crocodiles is interesting.

When does it arrive? (what time is the arrival?)

(I) don't like studying.

(I) am bad at playing the guitar.

That country is small, hot, and beautiful.

My watch is expensive and old.

She wanted a beautiful, red dress.

(They) are good and powerful.

She is lively and pretty.

(He) is Japanese, and is a Japanese language teacher.

It's not a deer, it's a zebra.

This bed is spacious.

The street is wide.

The yellow cup is dirty.

The black steam train is slow.

The green ashtray is heavy.

The girl wearing the blue coat is my daughter.

What month is it? It's april.

Really? / Is it true?

It is half past three o'clock.

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