Grammar - Grade 2 List View

Review these list items to study and edit your keyphrase and other memory aids.
Grammar Point
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
n 
word usually written using kana alone
uk 
A Keyphrase should be a short phrase that brings to mind and helps to remember the information on this frame.
もの(だ)

used to emphasize emotion, judgment, etc., used to indicate a common occurrence in the past (after a verb in past tense), used to indicate a general tendency, used to indicate something that should happen

formal noun often used as 〜ものだ

Modifier + もの（だ）

This grammar structure attaches to the end of a modifying phrase to present a fundamental characteristic, nature, or general tendency of something. It is used to state general truths or common knowledge.

Verb (Plain Form) + もの（だ）

Use the plain dictionary form of a verb before ものだ to state a natural tendency about an action or event.

Time is something that passes quickly.

い-Adjective + もの（だ）

Attach ものだ directly to an い-Adjective to state a general characteristic or truth about a certain subject.

Medicine is something that is bitter.

な-Adjective + な + もの（だ）

Add な after a な-Adjective and before ものだ to describe a fundamental trait.

Life is something that is complicated.

Note

Because this grammar point is used to state general facts, characteristics, or natural tendencies, it sounds unnatural when describing specific, temporary situations. For example, you would use this to say that medicine in general is bitter, but you would not use it to say that the specific pill you are taking right now is bitter. Furthermore, since もの originally means a physical thing or object, it generally applies to tangible items or broad concepts, not to specific individuals.

Words: 
物もの
物もん
モノ
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