~ものだ

〜mono da

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Formation

Verb-dictionary form + ものだ, な-Adjective + なものだ, (Also: Verb-た form + ものだ for recollections)

Expresses something natural or expected; 'it is normal that...', 'should', 'ought to'.

When to use

Moralizing "that's just how things are/should be" - general truths or social norms.

Explanation

「~ものだ」 can indicate that something is regarded as a general truth, common sense, or natural behavior. It can also express strong sentiment or emotion. In the past tense (Verb-た form + ものだ), it often shows nostalgia or recollection ('I used to...').

Example sentences

Should (Advice / Expectation)

Corpus examples (60)

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