Translation and Meaning of: 物 - mono

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 物 (mono) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: mono

Kana: もの

Type: noun

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Translation / Meaning: thing; object

Meaning in English: thing;object

Definition: something that exists.

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Explanation and Etymology - (物) mono

The Japanese word "物" is composed of a single kanji, which can be read as "mono". Its etymology dates back to ancient Chinese, where the corresponding character meant "thing", "object" or "substance". In Japanese, "物" can be used to refer to any type of object or thing, from physical objects to abstract concepts. Additionally, "物" can also be used as an honorific suffix to refer to people in a respectful manner, such as "sensei" (teacher) or "san" (Mr./Mrs.).

How to Write in Japanese - (物) mono

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Synonyms and Similar - (物) mono

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

もの; 物品; 物体; 物質; 物事; 事物

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生き物

Kana: いきもの

Romaji: ikimono

Translation / Meaning:

living being; animal

編物

Kana: あみもの

Romaji: amimono

Translation / Meaning:

knitting; web

忘れ物

Kana: わすれもの

Romaji: wasuremono

Translation / Meaning:

Lost article; forgotten

物置き

Kana: ものおき

Romaji: monooki

Translation / Meaning:

Storeroom

物音

Kana: ものおと

Romaji: monooto

Translation / Meaning:

sounds

物語

Kana: ものがたり

Romaji: monogatari

Translation / Meaning:

tale; history; legend

物語る

Kana: ものがたる

Romaji: monogataru

Translation / Meaning:

to say; to indicate

物事

Kana: ものごと

Romaji: monogoto

Translation / Meaning:

things; all

物差し

Kana: ものさし

Romaji: monosashi

Translation / Meaning:

ruler; measure

物凄い

Kana: ものすごい

Romaji: monosugoi

Translation / Meaning:

diverted from the earth; impressive; largely

Words with the same pronunciation: もの mono

Example Sentences - (物) mono

Below are some example sentences:

粋な着物を着ている。

Iki na kimono o kite iru

I'm wearing an elegant kimono.

I'm using an elegant kimono.

  • 粋 (いき) - elegant, refined
  • 着物 (きもの) - kimono, traditional Japanese clothing
  • 着ている (きている) - is wearing

自動車は便利な乗り物です。

Jidousha wa benri na norimono desu

Cars are convenient vehicles.

A car is a convenient vehicle.

  • 自動車 (jidousha) - car
  • は (wa) - topic particle
  • 便利 (benri) - convenient, useful
  • な (na) - adjective particle
  • 乗り物 (norimono) - means of transport
  • です (desu) - verb to be/estar

彼は贈り物で彼女を賄った。

Kare wa okurimono de kanojo o motta

He presented her to impress her.

He controlled her with a gift.

  • 彼 - He
  • は - Topic particle
  • 贈り物 - Present
  • で - Article indicating means or tool
  • 彼女 - Girlfriend
  • を - Direct Object Particle
  • 賄った - Covered the expenses, paid

学問は人生の宝物です。

Gakumon wa jinsei no takaramono desu

Knowledge is a treasure in life.

Academic is a treasure of life.

  • 学問 - means "study" or "knowledge acquired through study".
  • は - topic particle, indicating that the subject of the sentence is "study".
  • 人生 - means "human life".
  • の - particle of possession, indicating that "human life" is the possessor of the treasure.
  • 宝物 - means "treasure".
  • です - verb ser/estar in the present, indicating that "study" is a treasure in human life.

コンクリートは建築物の基礎に欠かせない素材です。

Konkurīto wa kenchikubutsu no kiso ni kakasenai sozai desu

Concrete is an essential material for building foundations.

Concrete is an indispensable material for the base of the building.

  • コンクリート - concrete
  • は - topic particle
  • 建築物 - building
  • の - possession particle
  • 基礎 - foundation
  • に - target particle
  • 欠かせない - indispensable
  • 素材 - material
  • です - verb to be/estar

この建物の構造は非常に堅牢です。

Kono tatemono no kōzō wa hijō ni kenrō desu

The structure of this building is very robust.

The structure of this building is very robust.

  • この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this";
  • 建物 - noun meaning "building";
  • の - particle that indicates possession or belonging;
  • 構造 - noun meaning "structure";
  • は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence;
  • 非常に - adverb meaning "very" or "extremely";
  • 堅牢 - adjective meaning "robust" or "resistant";
  • です - verb "to be" in the polite and polite form.

麻痺した手で物を持つのは難しいです。

Mahi shita te de mono wo motsu no wa muzukashii desu

It is difficult to hold objects with a paralyzed hand.

It's hard to hold things with paralyzed hands.

  • 麻痺した (as a verb) - paralyzed
  • 手 - hand
  • で - particle that indicates the means or tool used
  • 物 - object
  • を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
  • 持つ - hold, carry
  • のは - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • 難しい - difficult
  • です - verb "to be" in polite form

「丼物は美味しいです。」

Donburi mono wa oishii desu

The Donburi dishes are delicious.

The bowl is delicious.

  • 丼物
  • 美味しい
  • です
Explanation - - 「 - Japanese quote opening character Japanese word meaning "rice bowl with side dishes" Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "rice bowl with side dishes" Japanese adjective meaning "delicious." verb to be in Japanese, used to indicate the polite and formal way of speaking. - 。 - sentence ending character in Japanese.

食物は私たちの生きるために必要なものです。

Shokumotsu wa watashitachi no ikiru tame ni hitsuyōna mono desu

Food is necessary for our survival.

Food is necessary to live.

  • 食物 (shokumotsu) - food
  • は (wa) - topic particle
  • 私たちの (watashitachi no) - our
  • 生きる (ikiru) - to live
  • ために (tameni) - for
  • 必要な (hitsuyou na) - required
  • もの (mono) - thing
  • です (desu) - verb to be/estar

饂飩は日本の伝統的な食べ物です。

Udon wa Nihon no dentō teki na tabemono desu

Udon is a traditional Japanese food.

Udon is a traditional Japanese food.

  • 饂飩 - Udon, a type of Japanese noodle
  • は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • 日本 - Japan
  • の - grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship
  • 伝統的な - traditional
  • 食べ物 - food
  • です - verb "to be" in polite form

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Other words of the same type: noun

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Kana: ひとみ

Romaji: hitomi

Translation / Meaning:

student (by eye)

Kana: くん

Romaji: kun

Translation / Meaning:

Mr. (junior); teacher; boy

改札

Kana: かいさつ

Romaji: kaisatsu

Translation / Meaning:

ticket examination

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