Lesson 26 is a major milestone because it introduces the "~n desu" structure. This isn't just a grammatical tweak; it’s how Japanese speakers provide explanations, ask for reasons, or add emotional emphasis to what they are saying.
Without this form, your Japanese sounds like a textbook; with it, you start sounding like a natural speaker. Minna No Nihongo Lesson 26 Renshuu B Answers
In this section, we apply the rules of Plain Form + n desu. Remember that for Na-adjectives and Nouns in the present affirmative, you must add "na" before "n desu" (e.g., suki na n desu). Exercise 1: Asking for Reasons/Explanations
Focus: Using "~n desu ka" to inquire about an observed situation. Doko e iku n desu ka. (Where are you going?) Nani o sagashite iru n desu ka. (What) Itsu hikkoshi o suru n desu ka. (When are you moving?)
Doushite kanda n desu ka. (Why did you bite/chew it? Note: Context usually implies biting a tongue or eating something specific.) Exercise 2: Giving Reasons with "Doushite" Focus: Responding to "Why" questions using "~n desu."
Doushite okureta n desu ka. ... Basu ga konakatta n desu. (Why were you late? ... Because the bus didn't come.)
Doushite kaigi ni denai n desu ka. ... Kibun ga warui n desu. (Why aren't you attending the meeting? ... Because I feel unwell.)
Doushite shinbun o yomanai n desu ka. ... Megane o wasureta n desu. (Why don't you read the paper? ... Because I forgot my glasses.)
Doushite kyou wa hayaku kaeru n desu ka. ... Tsuma no tanjoubi na n desu. (Why are you going home early today? ... Because it is my wife’s birthday.) Exercise 3: Adding an Explanatory Preface
Focus: Using "~n desu ga" to introduce a request or problem. Minna No Nihongo Lesson 26 Renshuu B Answers
Yoyaku shitai n desu ga. (I’d like to make a reservation...)
Katarogu o moraitai n desu ga. (I’d like to get a catalogue...)
Ikikata o oshiete itadakitai n desu ga. (I’d like you to tell me how to get there...)
Shuuri shite itadakitai n desu ga. (I’d like to have this repaired...) Exercise 4: Polite Requests with "~te itadakemasen ka" Focus: Asking for help using the polite potential form.
Iizo-kan o shoukai shite itadakemasen ka. (Could you please introduce a good doctor to me?)
Gomi no dasekata o oshiete itadakemasen ka. (Could you please teach me how to put out the trash?)
Namae no yomikata o oshiete itadakemasen ka. (Could you please tell me how to read this name?)
O-tera o annai shite itadakemasen ka. (Could you please guide me through the temple?) Key Grammar Takeaways
The "Ga" (が) Softener: In Exercise 3, we see "~n desu ga." This "ga" doesn't mean "but." It acts as a cushion to let the listener know you are about to ask for a favour, making your request less abrupt. Lesson 26 is a major milestone because it
Plain Form Mastery: Since "~n desu" attaches to the plain form, you must be confident in conjugating verbs into Dictionary, Nai, and Ta forms before attempting this lesson. ) structure, which is also part of this lesson?
Here’s a short article (in English) about Minna no Nihongo Lesson 26 Renshuu B with sample answers and explanations.
Instructions: Change the verb/adjective to ～ても.
薬を (飲む) 、この病気はなおらないでしょう。
仕事が (忙しい) 、週末は手伝います。
いくら (質問する) 、ミラーさんは答えませんでした。
おなかが (いっぱい) 、ケーキを食べられますか。
パスポートが (なくなる) 、あわてないでください。
(There is no single “correct” answer here, but the textbook provides example answers. Here are model answers.) Answer: 飲んでも Kusuri o nondemo, kono byōki wa
お金がたくさんあったら、何を買いますか。
ひまがあったら、どこへ行きたいですか。
スポーツができなくても、元気ですか。
毎日勉強しても、日本語が上手になりません。なぜですか。
Instructions: Respond to the prompt using the given verb.
(Sample correct answers based on the textbook’s answer key)
Q: レストランに行きます。何を食べますか。
A: レストランに行ったら、すしを食べます。
(If I go to the restaurant, I will eat sushi.)
Q: 町へ行きます。何を買いますか。
A: 町へ行ったら、かばんを買います。
(If I go to town, I will buy a bag.)
Q: 友だちに会います。何をしますか。
A: 友だちに会ったら、映画に誘います。
(If I meet my friend, I will invite him/her to a movie.)
Q: 京都へ行きます。何を見ますか。
A: 京都へ行ったら、金閣寺を見ます。
(If I go to Kyoto, I will see Kinkaku-ji.)