that is what X is, truly

Intermediate

20-25 min

common

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Explanation

Emphasizes the true nature of something.

[Plain form/Noun] + というものだ

それこそ本当の友情というものだ。

Sore koso hontou no yuujou to iu mono da.

That is what true friendship really is.

子供を育てるのは大変だというものだ。

Kodomo wo sodateru no wa taihen da to iu mono da.

Raising children is truly difficult.

Emphasizes essence or true nature.

～ものだ

it is natural that, used to, should

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Used for emphasis and definitions.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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