もの

Japanese

Etymology 1

Noun

もの • (mono) 

1. 物: thing
2. 者: person

Etymology 2

Alternative forms

• もん (mon)

Particle

もの • (mono) 

1. conjunctive particle: Because.
2. (feminine) A sentence-final particle used for emphasis.
   1. Used to assert something. Often carries feelings of dissatisfaction or downheartedness, but not always.

      だって寒(さむ)いんだもん。

      Datte samui n da mon.

      After all, it's cold out.

      羨(うら)ましくなんかないもん！ふん！

      Uramashiku nanka nai mon! Fun!

      I'm not jealous at all! Hmph!

   2. 〜ね, 〜な: This term needs a translation to English. Please help out and add a translation, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.