The State of Being – だ, です, じゃない and じゃありません
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The State of Being – だ, です, じゃない and じゃありません

In this exercise, we will explore the equivalent expression of ‘to be’ or ‘not to be’ (that is the question ?… hmmm) in Japanese.  Firstly, we will look at 「だ」 and the similar, but the more formal version of 「だ」 which is 「です」. Then, we will look at the negative state of being 「じゃない 」….