Decoded Slug: ～ものだ (〜mono da)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～ものだ (〜mono da)
～ものだ (〜mono da)
Short explanation:
Expresses something natural or normal; 'should', 'ought to'.
Formation:
Verb-dictionary form + ものだ, な-Adjective + なものだ, Noun + のものだ
Examples:
若い時はたくさん遊ぶものだ。
Wakai toki wa takusan asobu mono da.
It is natural to play a lot when you are young.
この問題は難しいものだから、時間がかかる。
Kono mondai wa muzukashii mono dakara, jikan ga kakaru.
This problem is difficult, so it takes time.
お客さんが来ると、お茶を出すのがものだ。
Okyakusan ga kuru to, ocha wo dasu no ga mono da.
When guests come, it is customary to serve tea.
人生は困難なことに立ち向かうものだ。
Jinsei wa konnan na koto ni tachimukau mono da.
In life, we ought to face difficulties.
Long explanation:
The ～ものだ grammar point is used to express that something is natural, normal, or expected. It can be translated as 'should', 'ought to', or 'it is natural' in English. It is often used with verbs in their dictionary form, but can also be used with nouns and adjectives.
