〜でございます

N3

polite copula

Structure

Noun + でございます

Explanation

「〜でございます」 means "polite copula". Structure: Noun + でございます. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

kochira ga honjitsu no shuuri de gozaimasu.

This is today's repair. (very polite)

kochira ga honjitsu no shiryou de gozaimasu.

This is today's materials. (very polite)

kochira ga honjitsu no kikai de gozaimasu.

This is today's machine. (very polite)

kochira ga honjitsu no zairyou de gozaimasu.

This is today's ingredients. (very polite)

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