Japanese

もの

もの
Meaning: because; since (giving a reason or excuse)
Part of Speech: Particle

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Handwriting

も
の

Example sentences

Because they're a child.
私にとって、家族は一番大切なものです。
To me, family is the most important thing.
この指輪は、祖母から譲り受けたとても大事なものです。
This ring is a very precious item inherited from my grandmother.
人生は、自分で切り開くものだ。
Life is something you carve out for yourself.
この事故は不注意によるものだ
This accident is due to carelessness.
悪い噂はすぐに広まるものだ。
Bad rumors spread quickly.
学生たるもの、常に学ぶ姿勢を忘れてはならない。
As a student, one must never forget the attitude of learning.
失敗してしまったものは仕方がない。
It can't be helped that I failed.
人生には、時に思いがけないことが起こるものだ。
In life, unexpected things sometimes happen.
最善を尽くしましたが、結果は残念なものでした。
I did my best, but the result was disappointing.

Usage Notes

A particle used at the end of a sentence to state a reason, often with an emotional nuance like an excuse or complaint. 'Mon' is a common colloquial variant.

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