〜でした

N5

was (polite past)

Structure

Noun + でした

Explanation

「〜でした」 means "was (polite past)". Structure: Noun + でした. This is a JLPT N5 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

kinouhakyoudeshita.

Yesterday was today.

kinouhaasadeshita.

Yesterday was morning.

kinouharaishuudeshita.

Yesterday was next week.

kinouhakotoshideshita.

Yesterday was this year.

kinouhatanjoubideshita.

Yesterday was birthday.

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