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How do you say Using 「です」 for the negative is primarily for spoken Japanese only and is used to soften the negative aspect in conversations. On the other hand, the 「~ません」 and 「~ませんでした」 conjugations sound a bit stiff and formal and is more suitable for written Japanese. It also sounds more assertive so it would appropriate for settings such a news report, an announcement, or any formal occasion. in Japanese?

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Differences between 「です」 and 「~ます」 for negative


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