
Explanation:〜たものだ
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"would often / used to"
This sentence patten is used to describe in a nostalgic fashion what someone did or what happened in the past.
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V(ta form)+ ものだ
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N3
Sample sentenes
子供のころは、よく家族と旅行したものだ。
When I was a child , I used to travel with my family.
子供のころは、よく友達と公園で遊んだものだ。
When I was a child, I used to play with my friend at the park.
子供のころは、よく母に怒られて泣いたものだ。
When I was a child, I used to be scolded by my mom and I would cry.
大学時代は、よく遊び、よく勉強したものだ。
When I was in college, I would often hang out and study.
昔はよく兄とケンカしたものだ。
When I was young, I would often fight with my older brother.
昔は、先生によく怒られたものだ。
When I was young, I was always scolded by my teachers.
若いころは、よく一人で旅をしたものだ。
When I was young, I used to travel alone.