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~だものだ (〜da mono da)

JLPT N3

Explanation

Express the reason or cause, often used to justify something.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~だものだ grammar point is used to explain a reason or cause in a subjective, explanatory tone (e.g. 'because... after all'). Often, you'll see it used as ~だものだから ('because... after all').

Examples

Tsukareta n da mono da kara, yasumitai.

I want to rest because I'm tired.

Onaka ga suita n da mono da kara, nanika tabetai.

I want to eat something because I'm hungry.

Isogashii n da mono da kara, korarenai.

I can't come because I'm busy.

Kare wa shinsetsu na n da mono da kara, dare mo kare ga suki da.

Everyone likes him because he is kind.

Practice

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