N1
～というもの (to iu mono) - Something called; The thing called
[Clause] + というもの
Respuesta rápida
[Clause] + というもの means "The thing called; Something like; That which is called". This N1 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.
Significado
The thing called; Something like; That which is called
Explicación
Used to comment on the essential nature of something, often with a philosophical or evaluative tone.
Ejemplos
人生というものは、予測のできないものです。
じんせいというものは、よそくのできないものです。
La vida es algo que no se puede predecir.
Practice this grammar
[Clause] + というもの
Which sentence correctly uses "～というもの (to iu mono) - Something called; The thing called"?
Vocabulario de estos ejemplos
Actualizado el 17 jun 2026