Japanese

もの

もの
Meaning: thing; object
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

も
の

Example sentences

Take good care of old things.
贈り物には一番いいものを選んだ。
I chose the best one for the gift.
ダイエット中なのに、つい甘いものを食べてしまった。
Even though I'm on a diet, I accidentally ate something sweet.
この建物は、100年以上前に建てられたものです。
This building was built more than 100 years ago.
毎日同じものを食べていると飽きてしまう
If you eat the same thing every day, you'll get tired of it.
会場には何十人もの人が集まった。
Dozens of people gathered at the venue.
この情報は信頼するに足るものだ。
This information is worthy of trust.
停電は一時的なもので、すぐに復旧した。
The power outage was temporary and was restored immediately.
彼女はとても器用で、細かいものを作るのが得意だ。
She is very dexterous and good at making small things.
そんなばかなことを言うもんじゃない。
You shouldn't say such a foolish thing.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical objects, belongings, or more abstract things depending on context. Common in everyday Japanese.

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