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JLPT N3 Grammar

ものだ

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N3 · Other · plain form + ものだ

Meaning

naturally; truly

Structure

plain form + ものだ

Explanation

ものだ can express general truths, emotion, or reminiscence.

Usage

Its meaning depends on context.

Example

若いころは、よく友だちと夜遅くまで話したものです。

When I was young, I often talked with friends until late at night.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse it with もの meaning a concrete thing.

Memory Tip

Memorize “dictionary-form verb + ものだ” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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