introduction

〜ものだ
Reading: ものだ
Meanings: supposed to, should (generic)
Explanation
explanation
〜ものだ expresses a **general truth**, **natural expectation**, or **how things are supposed to be** — describing what is commonly the case or what one ought to do based on common sense or social norms.
explanation
The plain form (dictionary form or negative form) is used before *ものだ*. It often sounds like a gentle reminder or a statement of wisdom about how the world works.
structure
structure
Practice exercises
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年上の人を敬う{placeholder}。
Answer: ものだ
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約束は守る{placeholder}。
Answer: ものだ
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時間は大切にする{placeholder}。
Answer: ものだ
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人を傷つけない{placeholder}。
Answer: ものだ
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嘘をつかない{placeholder}。
Answer: ものだ
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弱い者をいじめない{placeholder}。
Answer: ものだ
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人には親切にする{placeholder}。
Answer: ものだ
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子どもは元気に遊ぶ{placeholder}。
Answer: ものだ
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目上の人には敬語を使う{placeholder}。
Answer: ものだ
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公共の場では他人への配慮を忘れない{placeholder}。
Answer: ものだ
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困難に直面したとき、人は互いに助け合う{placeholder}。
Answer: ものだ