である
Reading: である
Meaning: formal copula 'to be'
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Example Sentence
彼 は 医者 である
He is a doctor.
Usage Notes
である is the formal written form of です, primarily used in academic writing, newspapers, and formal documents. It follows nouns and na-adjectives to state facts or make assertions. Cannot be used with i-adjectives directly.
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