Learn Japanese grammar: ものを (mono o). Meaning: although; but; even though; I wish that.
This grammar can express a wide range of slightly different emotions, but in most cases it is expressing some form of regret or disappointment.
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ものを - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
やればできるものを、なんでやらないの？
できるのに
yareba dekiru mono wo, nande yaranai no?
Even though you can do it, why don't you?
Example #2
黙っていればいいものを、つい余計なことを言ってしまった。
黙っていればいいのに
damatte ireba ii mono wo, tsui yokei na koto wo itte shimatta.
I wish I had just not said anything, but I ended up saying some unnecessary stuff..
Example #3
もう少し頑張れば合格するものを、惜しかったね。
頑張ったら合格できるのに
mou sukoshi ganbareba goukaku suru mono wo, oshikattane.
It's a shame that you did not pass. You were very close..
Example #4
ちょっと知らせてくれたらいいものを…
知らせてくれたらいいのに…
chotto shirasete kuretara ii mono wo...
I wish you/they had told me...
Vocabulary List 語彙
| Kanji 漢字 | Kana カナ | English 英語 |
|---|---|---|
| 黙る | だまる | to shut up |
| 余計 | よけい | unnecessary |
| 合格 | ごうかく | to pass |
| 惜しい | おしい | to be close |
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