というもの
🃏 Flashcard
というもの
to iu mono
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during; for; since; over a period of time
N1
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
Reading
to iu mono
Post ID
51394
Patterns today
0
0 / 10 daily goal
📝 Usage Notes
during; for; since; over a period of time
🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
というもの
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat というもの three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
Flip Before Reading
Always try to recall the usage before flipping the card. Struggle = learning. Every failed recall makes the next one stick harder.
Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using というもの. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern というもの mean?
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During; for; since; over a period of time
What JLPT level is というもの?
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JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. To pass JLPT N1 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use というもの in a sentence?
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Attach というもの (to iu mono) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is というもの formal or casual Japanese?
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というもの is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember というもの long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.