だ
Reading: だ
Meaning: copula (casual form of です)
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Example Sentence
今日 は 休日 だ
Today is a holiday.
Usage Notes
だ is the plain/casual form of です, used to state facts or make assertions. It connects nouns and na-adjectives to form predicates. Cannot be used directly with i-adjectives or in polite contexts.
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