How to Say ‘Polite ending (is/am/are)’ in Japanese
です
desu
[dess]
💬 Usage Tip: [です] makes your sentence polite and friendly. On dates, polite speech is common at first; switching to casual happens gradually as you get closer.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Many couples start with [です／ます] and later move to casual speech—changing too fast can feel overly familiar, so follow the other person’s lead.
Phrase Breakdown
です
desu
[dess]
is; are (polite)
Polite copula. Often used to soften statements and sound respectful (useful with someone you just met).
今日は楽しいです。また会いたいです。
Today was fun. I want to see you again.
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