Japanese Language 「Particles」 「Mono・もの」 NOTE: The primary meaning of mono as a sentence-ending particle is "because" or "the reason is," as shown in the usages below, this meaning is still vaguely felt. 1.Indicates an excuse, a dissatisfaction, or a desire to be indulged or pampered. Used by women. a) Reason or excuse あの映画は面白くないんですもの。だから、行かなかったのよ。 Ano eioga wa omoshiroku nai-n desu mono. Da kara, ikanakatta no yo. That movie is simply too boring. That's why I didn't go. どうして食べないんだい。 この料理、嫌いなんですもの。 Dōshite tabenai-n dai. Kono ryōri, kirai nan desu mono. Why aren't you eating? I simply don't like this food. b) Dissatisfaction (with a woman speaking). 課長の仕事はやりたくないわ。下の者に冷たいんですもの。 Kachō no shigoto wa yaritaku nai wa. Shita no mono ni tsumetai-n desu mono. I don't want to work for the section chief. He's so cold to those working under him. 竹内さんとは一緒に仕事をしたくないのよ。ちっとも働かんないんだもの。 Takeuchi-san to wa issho ni shigoto o shitaku nai no yo. Chitto mo hatarakanai-n da mono. I don't want to work with Takeuchi. He just doesn't do anything [doesn't work]. c) Desire to be indulged or pampered. 出かけましょうよ。たまには外で食事がしたいんですもの。 Dekakemashō yo. Tama ni wa soto de shokuji ga shitai-n desu mono. Come on, let's go out. I'd like to eat out once in a while. あれ欲しいですもの。買ってもいいでしょう。 Are hoshii desu mono. Katte mo ii deshō. I want it [so badly]. It's alright if I buy it, isn't it? Hope this helps! じゃまたね! °˖ ✧◝(○ ヮ ○)◜✧˖ °こゆうきあいはら°˖ ✧◝(○ ヮ ○)◜✧˖ °
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