Structure
Verb + もの(1) + だ(2)
[い]Adjective + もの(1) + だ(2)
[な]Adjective + な + もの(1) + だ(2)
(1) もん
(2) ではない、じゃない
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About ものだ
To use ものだ, attach it to the end of the attributive form of any word/word that ends a phrase that you would like to highlight as being an obvious piece of information.
- 仕事は一生懸命するものだ。Work is something you should put all your effort into.
- ユウキが自分からプランを立てるのは珍しいものだ。It is rare for Yuki to plan something out on his own.
- こどもは元気なものだ。Kids should be energetic. (Man, kids are energetic)
- 人生はそんなに簡単な物ではない。Life is not something that is easy.
- 家族は捨てるものじゃない。Family is not something you should throw away.
- 東大に入れたのか?大したもんだ。You were able to get into Tokyo University? That is impressive.
- ゴミを道に捨てるもんじゃない!You should not throw garbage on the street!
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ケーキは甘いものだ。
Cake is supposed to be sweet.
仕事は自分から進んでするものだ。
Work is something you should do proactively.
親は親切なものだ。
Parents are supposed to be kind.
食べ物はムダにする物じゃないよ!
You shouldn't waste food!
生きるのは大変だ。人生とはそういうものだ。
Life is tough. That is just what life is.
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ものだ – Grammar Discussion
Most Recent Replies (5 in total)
Kawazoe
About 4 years ago
Ah, so that’s what it was!
Phew…
I was really worrying that I cannot get the variety of meanings of this point
Thank you for looking into itAmbo100
About 2 years ago
Charlesjh
About 23 days ago
WHat is the difference between this and はずだ
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