というものだ
JLPT Level: N2
Meanings
a strong assertion about how things are
a general statement or conclusion about a situation
a moral or normative claim about behavior
Usage
Plain form (dictionary form for verbs, noun, i-adjectives, na-adjectives) + というものだ
Contractions rarely used in formal writing: keep plain form + というものだ
Explanation
というものだ is used to state a firm opinion, general truth, or normative conclusion about a situation. It carries a sense of “this is how it is/should be” and can express speaker’s conviction, criticism, or a general rule. It’s often used after a plain form statement to emphasize the speaker’s stance rather than merely describing the fact. Note that it can sound strong or formal, so it’s common in essays, opinion pieces, or reflective speech rather than casual conversation.
日本語を勉強すれば、会話が自然になるというものだ。
にほんごをべんきょうすれば、かいわがしぜんになるというものだ。
If you study Japanese, your conversation will become natural.
人は努力を続ければ必ず成長するというものだ。
ひとはどりょくをつづければかならずせいちょうするというものだ。
People will surely grow if they keep making an effort.
子どもは親の言うことを素直にきくものだ。
こどもはおやのいうことをすなおにきくものだ。
Children should listen to their parents without resistance.