もの

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Japanese

Etymology 1

For pronunciation and definitions of もの – see the following entry.
3
thing (concrete, tangible)
(law) a corporeal object
story, genre (type of story)
This term needs a translation to English.
Alternative spelling
モノ
(This term, もの, is the hiragana spelling of the above term.)
For a list of all kanji read as もの, see Category:Japanese kanji read as もの.)

Etymology 2

For pronunciation and definitions of もの – see the following entry.
3
person
(This term, もの, is the hiragana spelling of the above term.)
For a list of all kanji read as もの, see Category:Japanese kanji read as もの.)

Etymology 3

Alternative forms

Particle

もの (mono

  1. conjunctive particle: Because.
    1. , : Used to indicate reason or excuse
  2. (feminine) A sentence-final particle used for emphasis.
    1. Used to assert something. Often carries feelings of dissatisfaction or downheartedness, but not always.
      だって(さむ)いんだもん
      Datte samui n da mon.
      After all, it's cold out.
      (うらや)ましくなんかないもん!ふん!
      Urayamashiku nanka nai mon! Fun!
      I'm not jealous at all! Hmph!