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
12点
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!).
5点
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.
8点
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.
9点
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.
10点
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.
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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.
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柚姫ちゃん
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Level: 863
(5 years ago)
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~".


kibernavt
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Level: 1
(5 years ago)
~V(past)た+ものだ・
という過去の主観が夏貸し。 1度だけのことには使わない。
EXP.
1.子供の頃は、夏になるとこの川で泳いだものです。
2.祖父が生きていたころは、毎年お正月になると親戚が集まったものだ。
3.若いときははやくコンサートに行ったものだが、最近は行かなくなった。(note. お年寄りになったとき。)
という過去の主観が夏貸し。 1度だけのことには使わない。
EXP.
1.子供の頃は、夏になるとこの川で泳いだものです。
2.祖父が生きていたころは、毎年お正月になると親戚が集まったものだ。
3.若いときははやくコンサートに行ったものだが、最近は行かなくなった。(note. お年寄りになったとき。)

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
3点
皆で食事するっていい物よね。
It'll be really nice to have dinner together.
2点
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.
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優しいもんだ (truly kind)
有名ものだ (really famous)
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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
0点
学校の宿題はきちんとやる物だ。
You should do your homework properly.
0点
風邪を引いたら早く休む物だよ。
If you catch a cold, you should rest soon (e.g. without waiting).
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水を飲むものだ ((you) should drink water)
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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
0点
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.
0点
夢は簡単に諦めるものではない。
You mustn't given up easily on a dream.
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行くものじゃない (should not go)
食べるものではない (must not eat)
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