Meaning of 物 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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物JLPT 5
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Kana Readingもの, もん
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Romajimono, mon
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- thing; object
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- the natural thing; a frequently done thing
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- used to express emotional involvement
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- used in giving a reason
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Example Sentences
物, もの, もん used in context
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This is what I was looking for! he exclaimed.
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彼らのコミュニケーションは我々が考えてきたものよりはるかに複雑かもしれません。
Their communication may be much more complex than we thought.
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もし電気がないと、私たちの暮らしがどのようなものになるか想像できますか。
Can you imagine what our lives would be like without electricity?
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Never mind that, just take out what you've just nicked from your bag.
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あなたの行くところなら、どこへでも付いてゆくと決めたのだもの。
You see I've resolved to follow you wherever you go.
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今まで使っていたものを今朝部屋でボール遊びをしていて、わってしまったのです。
I broke the one I've been using till now this morning while playing with a ball in the room.
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