Is it correct to use verb stem + desu?


I heard announcements (at the station in Tokyo):

> この電車は桜木町行きです /  
>  この電車は桜木町へ行きです

(not sure, did I hear correctly?)

English version of the above:

> This train is bound for Sakuragichō.

So, I am asserting that we can use `verb stem + desu`. Is my assertion
correct? Please explain.




No.

In your example, that 「行き」 is actually a nounified(名詞化) version of the verb
stem of「行く」.

「桜木町行き」 translates to "One that goes to Sakuragichou" or "Sakuragichou-bound".

The 「です」 is not required for the nounification. That applies for any other
instance of verb-stem nounification. (i.e. うそなき- fake crying, すなあそび- sand
play)




No.

In your example, that 「行き」 is actually a nounified(名詞化) version of the verb
stem of「行く」.

「桜木町行き」 translates to "One that goes to Sakuragichou" or "Sakuragichou-bound".

The 「です」 is not required for the nounification. That applies for any other
instance of verb-stem nounification. (i.e. うそなき- fake crying, すなあそび- sand
play)

