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Grammar list

んです

(N desu)

Used to provide an explanation, emphasize a reason, or seek clarification.

Connection rules

  • Verb (Plain form) + んです/のです
  • na-Adjective/Noun + な + んです/のです

Examples

1.
あたまが痛いんです。さきかえってもいいですか。

Atama ga itai n desu. saki ni kae te mo ii desu ka.

The truth is I have a headache. May I go home early?

Asking to leave work

2.
みちんでいたんです。

Michi ga kon de i ta n desu.

The reason is that the road was crowded.

Explaining being late

Practice

I'm sorry, the bus is late (as an explanation).

すみません、バスが___。少し待ってください。

Romaji also accepted