Meaning
The pattern 〜は 地点です indicates where a person, object, or place is located. It uses the particle は to mark the topic (the thing being located) and states its location after the verb です. This is commonly used to describe the whereabouts of places, rooms, or departments within buildings.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名词 | 名詞は 地点です |
Examples
-
かいがいぶは ３がいです。
The overseas department is on the 3rd floor. -
ぶちょうの へやは あそこです。
The manager's room is over there. -
うけつけは いっかいです。
The reception desk is on the 1st floor.
Summary
- Use は to mark the location topic, then state where it is located
- Common for describing office locations, room positions, and department whereabouts
- Always end with a location noun and です to complete the statement