Frequency rank: 1,752.
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  1. be; isword usually written using kana alonepolite (teineigo) languagesee also
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  • Frequency rank: 1,752.
  • でございますFrequency rank: 33,124. – 33,462.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. be; is
  2. This phrase is a formal and polite way of stating existence or identity in Japanese. It often appears in formal situations, speeches, or when addressing someone respectfully.
Generated collocations (experimental)
is (polite/formal expression)this is (polite)it is the customer (polite)this way (polite)it is about me (formal/polite)what is it? (polite)are you aware of it? (polite)that is correct (polite)it is about the conversation (polite)it is an important matter (polite)