N2obligación
~ものだ (mono da) - Should / Ought to
[Verb dictionary form] + ものだ
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[Verb dictionary form] + ものだ means "Should / Ought to / It's natural to". As a N2 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.
Significado
Should / Ought to / It's natural to
Explicación
Expresses general truth, moral obligation, or what is expected.
Ejemplos
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[Verb dictionary form] + ものだ
Which sentence correctly uses "~ものだ (mono da) - Should / Ought to"?
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Actualizado el 17 jun 2026