Grammar

〜だ

Reading: だ

Meanings: is/are (casual)

Explanation

introduction

explanation

The copula *だ* is the **casual** way to say *is*, *am*, or *are* in Japanese. You place it after a `noun` or `na-adjective` to make a statement.

explanation

Unlike English, *だ* is NOT used with `i-adjectives` — they already function as complete predicates on their own.

structure

structure

Example sentences

彼かれは学がく生せいだ。
kare wa gakusei da.
He is a student.
これは私わたしの本ほんだ。
kore wa watashi no hon da.
This is my book.
この街まちは静しずかだ。
kono machi wa shizuka da.
This town is quiet.

Practice exercises

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これは犬いぬ{placeholder}。
Answer: だ
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私わたしは日本人にほんじん{placeholder}。
Answer: だ
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あれは学校がっこう{placeholder}。
Answer: だ
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この花はなはきれい{placeholder}。
Answer: だ
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彼かれは元気げんき{placeholder}。
Answer: だ
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これは本ほん{placeholder}。
Answer: だ
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彼女かのじょは元気げんき{placeholder}。
Answer: だ
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ここは有名ゆうめい{placeholder}。
Answer: だ
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明日あしたは休やすみ{placeholder}。
Answer: だ
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あの店みせの料理りょうりは本当ほんとうに好すき{placeholder}。
Answer: だ