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～というもの (to iu mono) - Something called; The thing called

[Clause] + というもの

Quick answer

[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.

Meaning

The thing called; Something like; That which is called

Explanation

Used to comment on the essential nature of something, often with a philosophical or evaluative tone.

Examples

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。
Life is something that cannot be predicted.
人—Person生—raw測—Measure
友情というものは、お金では買えない宝です。
ゆうじょうというものは、おかねではかえないたからです。
Friendship is a treasure that cannot be bought with money.
友—Friend金—Gold宝—Treasure

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"?

Vocabulary from these examples

測MeasureN2宝TreasureN2友Friend人Person金Gold宝Treasure生raw金Money

Last updated Jul 4, 2026