Japanese phrase
はい、___です。 ha i ___ de su
Meaning
Yes I am ___.
When to use it
Confirms that a description applies to the speaker. This polite phrase commonly answers a simple question about a role, identity, or condition.
Example dialogue
学生ですか？ gaku sei de su ka
Are you a student?
はい、学生です。 ha i gaku sei de su
Yes, I'm a student.