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.
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。
Una volta venivo qui ogni giorno.

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