5 key grammar patterns
#1L26_G1
1. ～んです
Sentence Pattern
V / Aい (thể thông thường) + んです
N / Aな (thể thông thường・だ) + な + んです
Emphasis and Explanation.
Used to confirm information or state a judgment based on some evidence. It expresses interest in the listener or a specific issue. It is also used to explain causes or reasons (answering 'why' questions), to emphasize what the speaker wants to convey, or to provide additional information even when not asked.
Used to confirm information or state a judgment based on some evidence. It expresses interest in the listener or a specific issue. It is also used to explain causes or reasons (answering 'why' questions), to emphasize what the speaker wants to convey, or to provide additional information even when not asked.
Example Sentences (3)
どうしたんですか。
おなかが 痛いです。
おなかが 痛いです。
→ What's wrong? I have a stomachache.
どうして 遅れたんですか。
バスが 来なかったんです。
バスが 来なかったんです。
→ Why are you late? It's because the bus didn't come.
運動会に 参加しますか。
いいえ、参加しません。週末は 忙しいんです。
いいえ、参加しません。週末は 忙しいんです。
→ Are you going to participate in the sports day? No, I won't participate. I am busy this weekend.
#2L26_G2
2. ～んですが、～
Sentence Pattern
～んですが、～
Introductory remark.
Used as an introductory remark when asking for permission, advice, or a favor. The [が] acts as a conjunction, creating a slight pause and a polite, soft tone before making the main request.
Used as an introductory remark when asking for permission, advice, or a favor. The [が] acts as a conjunction, creating a slight pause and a polite, soft tone before making the main request.
Example Sentences (2)
すみませんが、 とても 疲れたんですが ここに 座っても いいですか。
→ Excuse me, I am very tired, may I sit here?
NHKを 見学したいんですが、 どうしたら いいですか。
→ I would like to tour NHK, what should I do?
#3L26_G3
3. Vて ＋ いただけませんか
Sentence Pattern
Vて + いただけませんか
Could you possibly do ~ for me?
Used to politely request someone to do something for you. Used with superiors or strangers. It is a more polite expression than [Vてください].
Used to politely request someone to do something for you. Used with superiors or strangers. It is a more polite expression than [Vてください].
Example Sentences (2)
いい 先生を 紹介して いただけませんか。
→ Could you please introduce a good teacher to me?
明日 家で パーティーを するんですが、 手伝いに 来て いただけませんか。
ええ、いいですよ。
ええ、いいですよ。
→ I'm having a party at home tomorrow, could you please come and help? Yes, sure.
#4L26_G4
4. Interrogative + Vた + ら + いいですか
Sentence Pattern
từ nghi vấn + Vた + ら + いいですか
What should I do? / How should I...?
Used to ask for advice or instructions from others. When replying or giving advice, [～たら ＋ いいと ＋ 思います] (I think it would be good if you...) can be used.
Used to ask for advice or instructions from others. When replying or giving advice, [～たら ＋ いいと ＋ 思います] (I think it would be good if you...) can be used.
Example Sentences (1)
新聞社を 見学したいんですが、 どうしたら いいですか。
先生に 申し込んだら いいと 思います。
先生に 申し込んだら いいと 思います。
→ I want to visit the newspaper publishing company, what should I do? I think it would be good to apply through your teacher.
#5L26_G5
5. ～んですね / ～んですか
Sentence Pattern
～んですね / ～んですか
Confirmation.
Used to confirm something with a nuance of curiosity. Using [か] expresses stronger curiosity than [ね]. Avoid using this pattern with superiors so as not to appear intrusive. When answering, standard [～ます] or [～です] forms are used.
Used to confirm something with a nuance of curiosity. Using [か] expresses stronger curiosity than [ね]. Avoid using this pattern with superiors so as not to appear intrusive. When answering, standard [～ます] or [～です] forms are used.
Example Sentences (1)
どうして 遅れたんですか。
いくら 待っても バスが 来なかったんです。
いくら 待っても バスが 来なかったんです。
→ Why are you late? No matter how much I waited, the bus didn't come.
