ともあろうものが
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tomo arou mono ga
of all people... (surprise)
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ともあろうものが
tomo arou mono ga
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of all people... (surprise)
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
Reading tomo arou mono ga
Post ID 51406
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📝 Usage Notes

of all people... (surprise)

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ともあろうものが
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern ともあろうものが mean?
Of all people... (surprise)
What JLPT level is ともあろうものが?
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 ともあろうものが in a sentence?
Attach ともあろうものが (tomo arou mono ga) 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 ともあろうものが formal or casual Japanese?
ともあろうものが 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 ともあろうものが long-term?
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.