Shows common/obvious knowledge A; Of course; A; it's known that A
When ではない is used, it shows that it's obvious that A is not true.
- Shows common/obvious knowledge A; Of course; A; it's known that A When ではない is used, it shows that it's obvious that A is not true.
- Really A; truly A Often used in presenting a reason, justification, or excuse.
- Should A, it would be good to A
- Should not A, must not A
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外国語を勉強するのは難しいものだ。
It's hard to study a foreign language (of course!).
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六本木では流行するスタイルが多いものだ。
Roppongi has lots of fashion styles.
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一度無くなってしまった自然は、簡単に戻る物ではない。
If nature disappears, it's not something that'll easily return.
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明日何が起こるか分かった物ではない。
There is no telling what will happen tomorrow.
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その秘密はいつまでも隠しておけるものではない。
That secret can't be kept forever.
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
危険なものです (of course it's dangerous)
速い物ではない (it's obvious that it's not fast)
できるものです (I clearly can do it)
召し上がないものです (obviously can't eat)
勝った物ではない (it's clear they did not win)
Contractions used in conversation
もの can be replaced by もん or ものじゃない in casual conversation.
Where this grammar is found
Grammar usage notes
新完全マスターN2 states that it is not possible to use the た形 of verbs with this phrase when its meaning is something like "it's common sense that~" or "it's generally known that~".
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Really A; truly A
Often used in presenting a reason, justification, or excuse.
- Shows common/obvious knowledge A; Of course; A; it's known that A When ではない is used, it shows that it's obvious that A is not true.
- Really A; truly A Often used in presenting a reason, justification, or excuse.
- Should A, it would be good to A
- Should not A, must not A
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皆で食事するっていい物よね。
It'll be really nice to have dinner together.
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家族で温泉旅行っていい物だよね。
It'll be truly great to take an onsen trip as a family.
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
優しいもんだ (truly kind)
有名ものだ (really famous)
Where this grammar is found
Grammar usage notes
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Should A, it would be good to A
- Shows common/obvious knowledge A; Of course; A; it's known that A When ではない is used, it shows that it's obvious that A is not true.
- Really A; truly A Often used in presenting a reason, justification, or excuse.
- Should A, it would be good to A
- Should not A, must not A
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学校の宿題はきちんとやる物だ。
You should do your homework properly.
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風邪をひいたら早く休む物だよ。
If you catch a cold, you should rest soon (e.g. without waiting).
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
水を飲むものだ ((you) should drink water)
Where this grammar is found
Grammar usage notes
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Should not A, must not A
- Shows common/obvious knowledge A; Of course; A; it's known that A When ではない is used, it shows that it's obvious that A is not true.
- Really A; truly A Often used in presenting a reason, justification, or excuse.
- Should A, it would be good to A
- Should not A, must not A
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働かないで遊んでばかりいるもんじゃないよ。
You shouldn't just play and not work.
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夢は簡単に諦めるものではない。
You mustn't given up easily on a dream.
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
行くものじゃない (should not go)
食べるものではない (must not eat)
Where this grammar is found
Grammar usage notes
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Questions/Discussion
What's the difference between ものではない and べきではない？
