N1
～というもの (to iu mono) - Something called; The thing called
[Clause] + というもの
Risposta rapida
[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.
Significato
The thing called; Something like; That which is called
Spiegazione
Used to comment on the essential nature of something, often with a philosophical or evaluative tone.
Esempi
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 vita è qualcosa che non si può prevedere.
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。
L'amicizia è un tesoro che non si può comprare con il denaro.
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"?
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Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026