Meanings
Copula
1. be; is
plain copula
Auxiliary verb
2. did; (have) done
た after certain verb forms; indicates past or completed action
3. please; do
indicates light imperative
Pitch accent
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Examples (200 in total)
This is it.
It's me!
It's normal.
The water is icy.
I'm serious.
That's me.
It is he.
I'm a human.
I just don't want to die.
Where is he?
I am a woman.
It is necessary.
"Why aren't you going?" "Because I don't want to."
This is the last one.
This is no good.
That's a problem.
Can you forgive him?
This is a dream.
It'll take a long time.
The problem starts tomorrow.
This is strange.
It looks like he's winning.
This is your fault.
That is a window.
It's on the bed.
I'm sorry, but the answer is no.
I didn't think he was that kind of person.
I went there because I wanted to.
I'm just saying!
He is a good person.
This isn't a bad thing.
I love this place!
I need more time.
It was I who met him.
I thought that was your job.
It's time to go home.
That's your problem.
You are the light of the world.
You look very pleased today.
I swear that's true.
I thought it was something like that.
To live is to fight.
You know who I am, don't you?
That's their problem.
They intend to attack.
Thanks, that's all.
I thought you understood.
He likes to run.
I didn't know you were a woman.
It's a minor problem.
You are everything to me.
She has long feet.
She's my daughter.
He is nasty.
You're my woman.
He's a good fellow.
I don't like going to school.
She's a sweet girl.
The question is when to start.
This is perfectly normal.
I think I'm going crazy.
It's time to go to bed.
Who searches, finds.
It's about your sister.
Now is the time for action.
That looks really painful.
I'm afraid for his life.
Why don't you be quiet?
That sounds very interesting.
This problem seems difficult.
That's a very strange family.
I'm here. What do you want?
It's a very dangerous job.
I do feel pretty good.
You are quite a man.
I couldn't answer.
Who is looking up into the sky?
Looks like that tree is going to fall down!
I love you, too.
I prefer black.
That's my money.
"Is she coming, too?" "I hope so."
I don't have to go-I want to go.
This is all I can do.
Who do you think you are?
That house is mine.
Yes, that's my house.
"What are you thinking about?" "I'm thinking about you."
The story goes that he was murdered.
I will stay at home.
I like this better than that.
I thought you liked being alone.
That is your major problem.
It is a pleasant day today.
I forgot that today was April Fool's Day.
That job is impossible for me to do.
She needs time to relax.
It's natural for you to think so.
It's perfectly normal.
I've said this many times.
This is a book to read.
It's time for us to go home.
It is time that you got up.
It's for you to decide.
He's right behind you!
You are the very person I have been looking for.
Do you think I'm a cute kid?
This one is a lot easier.
I like the way she smiles.
I am apprehensive of the outcome.
This and that are two different stories.
I hate the colour of this wall.
I like this store.
This is really a very strange affair.
But I don't think it's at all odd.
This is my city now.
It's about time I was going home.
I like the mountains more than I like the sea.
That is the house where I was born.
What kind of game do you think this is?
You should always keep your word.
Where have you gone in Japan?
If you leave it to him, it'll be all right.
No, thank you. I've had enough.
He's a friend of my brother's.
It is certain that he will come here.
The room is full of people.
He likes sweets.
"Is it true?" "I think so."
I can but wait.
I know you're a teacher.
She likes to talk about herself.
Who do you think would do such a thing?
I think he's a little strange.
Why didn't you get here sooner?
It is true that he accepted this job.
This is the reason I came here.
We are worried about where he is now.
He said that you ought to go.
That is all that he said.
This is believed to be the place where he died.
People do not live to eat but eat to live.
I need something to write with.
He is the last person I want to see now.
It is a very pleasant day today.
I am sure I met him somewhere, but I do not remember who he is.
I will stop him from going.
It's already time to go home.
I need someone to help me.
It is quite natural that he think so.
This is the girl that came yesterday.
That's why he got angry.
You ought to keep quiet when people are talking.
Your conduct is absolutely shameful.
This is the boy who helped me.
"This is what I was looking for!" he exclaimed.
It is up to you to decide what to do.
I just wanted you to be happy.
It's not like that. We're just friends.
Did you accept his statement as true?
He is precious to us.
She likes to talk in our presence.
Having seen him before, I recognized him.
She had changed so much that I couldn't recognize her.
People thought that she was dead.
I'm going to come back here tonight.
The question is whether he can do it or not.
Never did I tell her that I loved her.
The problem is that you're too young.
I could not persuade him that it was true.
I asked where he had been.
That is somewhat explained at the end.
It is necessary for you to go there immediately.
You should keep in mind what I told you.
I much prefer working at night.
I like him best of all the teachers.
You must help her, and soon!
The man who I thought was his father proved to be a perfect stranger.
More time is needed for the preparations.
You may not believe it, but it is nonetheless true.
This problem is of his own making.
According to my teacher, I'm a good pupil.
I think this is the best way.
He found it difficult to please his father.
This fact shows that he is honest.
We thought it dangerous for her to go alone.
He did it not for me but for himself.
I thought you were going to do something about that.
You just have to do as you're told.
I like his new house, but I had not expected it to be so small.
It's quite natural that you should think about marriage.
I think what you need now is some sleep.
You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.
But my mind tells my fingers what to do.
I'm not crying. There's just something in my eye.
This is also part of your work, as I told you before.
"Are you OK?" "I'm fine!"
You're five years old.
Ten years is a long time to wait.
That event happened 15 years ago.