Japanese

もの
Meaning: thing; object; article
Part of Speech: Noun

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物

Example sentences

I carry only the necessary things in my bag.
車内に危険物を持ち込まないでください。
Please do not bring dangerous goods into the vehicle.
最近、甘い物ばかり食べているので、太った。
Lately I've been eating only sweets, so I've gained some weight.
甘い物の誘惑に負けてしまった。
I gave in to the temptation of sweets.
物が二重に見える。
I see double.
彼女はスーパーで買った物を大きな紙袋に入れた。
She put the things she bought at the supermarket into a large paper bag.
彼は甘い物が大の好物だ。
He has a real sweet tooth.
彼は人の物を勝手に使う図々しい性格だ。
He has a brazen personality, using other people's things without permission.
高い場所にある物を取るために、踏み台を使う。
I use a stepping stool to get things in high places.
彼の部屋は物が散乱していて、まさにカオスだ。
His room is in total chaos with things scattered everywhere.

Usage Notes

Refers to tangible objects. In contrast, 'koto' (事) is used for abstract concepts or events.

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