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Noun referring to a physical object or item. Often used in compounds or standalone, e.g., 『これは何の物ですか？』 (kore wa nan no mono desu ka?, 'What kind of thing is this?').
Theme
At a local flea market, User and their friend Ken browse through various items, discussing what to buy as souvenirs.
物
もの
thing (concrete object)
Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language
Memory Hook
Think of a 'mono' (sounds like 'mono' in 'monolith') as a concrete object or thing. 'Mono' → 物 (mono, 'thing').
Cultural Note
『物』 (mono, 'thing') is a common kanji in compound words for various objects, such as 『食べ物』 (tabemono, 'food') or 『飲み物』 (nomimono, 'drink'). It emphasizes tangible items in daily life.
Forms
Base: 物Noun referring to a physical object or item. Often used in compounds or standalone, e.g., 『これは何の物ですか？』 (kore wa nan no mono desu ka?, 'What kind of thing is this?').