もの
Reading: もの
Meaning: thing; object; because; you know (sentence-ending particle)
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Example Sentence
子供 だ もの
Because they're a child.
Usage Notes
もの has two main uses: as a noun meaning 'thing/object', and as a sentence-ending particle expressing reason or justification, often with a whining or explanatory tone. The particle use is more casual and often used by women and children.
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