desu
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Meaning · English
Used at the end of a sentence as an assertive particle.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
this desu
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “desu” mean?
Used at the end of a sentence as an assertive particle.
Is “desu” formal or informal?
desu is generally humorous, slang.