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Pre-Intermediate Grammar (N4) > 35. Explanations with んです

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んです
1. The reason/explanation is A
The reason/explanation may not be in the same sentence, so it can also be seen as a way to emphasize the content. の is more common in written, while ん is common in spoken Japanese.
                          
I've gotten (understand) your feelings, but I'm married.
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んですが
1. Introduces a request, invitation, or asking for permission
The actual request may not be stated, and is implied by stating some problem or issue (with the request being to fix the problem). の is more common in written, while ん is common in spoken Japanese.
                 
This vending machine isn't working.
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