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γ€œγ§γ―γ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ›γ‚“ (dewa arimasen)

To not be (is not/am not/are not)

Structure

Noun / Na-Adjective + γ§γ―γ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ›γ‚“

Explanation

The negative form of 'desu' for nouns and na-adjectives. In daily conversation, it is often shortened to 'ja arimasen'.

Examples

η§γ―ε…ˆη”Ÿγ§γ―γ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ›γ‚“γ€‚
Watashi wa sensei dewa arimasen.
I am not a teacher.
γ“γ“γ―ι™γ‹γ˜γ‚ƒγ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ›γ‚“γ€‚
Koko wa shizuka ja arimasen.
It is not quiet here.