N3nostalgiapast habit
～ものだ (mono da) - Used to
[Verb plain past form] + ものだ
Quick answer
[Verb plain past form] + ものだ means "Used to / Would often (nostalgia)". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Used to / Would often (nostalgia)
Explanation
Expresses nostalgic recollection of past habits or states.
Examples
子供の頃は、よく川で遊んだものだ。
こどものころは、よくかわであそんだものだ。
When I was a child, I used to play in the river often.
昔は毎日ここに来たものです。
むかしはまいにちここにきたものです。
I used to come here every day in the past.
Practice this grammar
[Verb plain past form] + ものだ
Which sentence correctly uses "～ものだ (mono da) - Used to"?