「〜でございます」- Polite Existence/State Expression
Explanation
〜でございます is a more polite form of 〜だ and 〜です in Japanese. It is used in formal settings, business conversations, or when speaking to unfamiliar or respected individuals to show higher levels of politeness and respect.
Grammar Pattern
| Grammar Point | Connection | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Noun + でございます | Noun | Indicates the existence or state of something, translated as "is" or "exists." |
| Na-Adjective Stem + でございます | Na-Adjective Stem | Indicates a state or quality, translated as "is." |
Basic Usage
The basic structure of 〜でございます is as follows:
- Noun + でございます
- Na-Adjective Stem + でございます
This expression is used to indicate the existence or state of something, translated as "is" or "exists."
Examples
- こちらは新製品でございます。
- Kochira wa shinseihin de gozaimasu.
- This is a new product.
私 は佐藤でございます。- Watashi wa Satou de gozaimasu.
- I am Sato.
- この
辺 はとても不便でございます。 - Kono atari wa totemo fuben de gozaimasu.
- This area is very inconvenient.
Negative Form
The negative form of 〜でございます is 〜でございません, which is a more polite version of 〜ではありません.
Examples
- それは間違いでございません。
- Sore wa machigai de gozaimasen.
- That is not a mistake.
私 の名前は田中でございません。- Watashi no namae wa Tanaka de gozaimasen.
- My name is not Tanaka.
Summary
〜でございます is one of the most important polite expressions in Japanese, used in various formal settings. Understanding its usage correctly enables more polite and respectful communication.