N3
~ものだ (mono da) - Used to
[Verb plain past form] + ものだ
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[Verb plain past form] + ものだ means "Used to / Would often (nostalgia)". This N3 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.
Significato
Used to / Would often (nostalgia)
Spiegazione
Expresses nostalgic recollection of past habits or states.
Esempi
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。
Da bambino, giocavo spesso nel fiume.
Practice this grammar
[Verb plain past form] + ものだ
Which sentence correctly uses "~ものだ (mono da) - Used to"?
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Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026