ものだ

(Mono da)

Expresses a general truth, common sense, or a strong emotional desire/nostalgia.

Connection rules

昔むかしはよくこの川かわで泳およいだものだ。

Mukashi ha yoku kono kawa de oyoi da mono da.

I used to swim in this river often in the old days.

「Recalling childhood memories」

一いち度どでいいから世界せかい一周いっしゅう旅行りょこうをしてみたいものだ。

Ichi do de ii kara sekai isshuu ryokou wo shi te mi tai mono da.

I strongly wish to try traveling around the world just once.

「Dreaming about the future」

In my student days, I used to talk with my friends until late at night.

学生時代は、よく友達と夜遅くまで___。

Romaji also accepted