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〜です (desu)

To be (is/am/are)

Structure

Noun / Adjective + です

Explanation

Used at the end of a sentence to show politeness (formal form) and to state identity, state, or facts about the subject.

Examples

私は学生です。
Watashi wa gakusei desu.
I am a student.
今日はいい天気です。
Kyou wa ii tenki desu.
Today's weather is good.