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How to Say ‘Yes, it is.’ in Japanese

はい、ここです。

hai koko desu

[high koh-koh dess]

Phrase Breakdown

はい

hai

[high]

yes

A polite confirmation used when answering a question.

Example

はい、ここです。と案内されました。

I was told, 'Yes, it's here.'

ここです

koko desu

it’s here

Polite statement indicating the location.

Example

はい、ここです。

Yes, it’s here.

Words in this phrase

ここ

koko

[koh-koh]

here

Refers to the location near the speaker in the answer ここです.

Example

はい、ここです。と案内されました。

I was told, 'Yes, it's here.'

です

desu

[dess]

is; are

Polite copula used to complete the answer.

Example

はい、ここです。と案内されました。

I was told, 'Yes, it's here.'

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