Translation and Meaning of: 物 - mono

The Japanese word 「物」 (mono) is a rather versatile term and has various applications in the Japanese language. Etymologically, 「物」 is a kanji that can be broken down into two components: the radical 「牛」 which represents a cow or bull, and the radical 「勿」 which suggests the idea of "not." Historically, the combination of these two elements implies something tangible or concrete, distinct from the spiritual or intangible world. The word is used in various contexts, always maintaining the foundation of designating something physical or a tangible object.

In everyday use, 「物」 refers to "thing" or "object," encompassing everything from specific items, such as furniture or tools, to more abstract concepts within a context, such as responsibility or emotion. For example, when someone mentions "食べ物" (tabemono), the meaning is "food," while "動物" (doubutsu) means "animal." Both terms share the central idea of representing physical or defined entities.

The versatility of 「物」 is also highlighted in compound word expressions, illustrating the capacity for adaptation and modification of the word within the Japanese language. Terms like "植物" (shokubutsu) for "plants" and "荷物" (nimotsu) for "luggage" are other examples of the broad use of 「物」. This adaptive character reflects the dynamic nature of the Japanese language, where a single kanji can serve as the foundation for a wide range of meanings that adjust according to the context in which it is used.

In addition to Japanese, many languages have an equivalent term for what 「物」 represents, highlighting the universal need to denote the physical world around us. The ability of 「物」 to mean so much in Japanese exemplifies how words can carry cultural and linguistic weight, transcending barriers by adapting to new situations and communicative needs. This richness of meanings is one of the reasons why 「物」 holds a unique and important position in the Japanese language.

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Synonyms and similar words

• もの (mono) - Coisa, objeto, item
• 物品 (buppin) - Article, item physical, goods
• 物体 (buttai) - Body, physical object, mass
• 物質 (busshitsu) - Substance, material, element
• 物事 (monogoto) - Things, events, general matters

物

Romaji: mono
Kana: もの
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: thing; object

Meaning in English: thing;object

Definition: something that exists.

Example Sentences - (物) mono

See below some example sentences:

過多な食べ物は健康に悪影響を与えます。

Kata na tabemono wa kenkou ni aku eikyou wo ataemasu

Excessive food intake has a negative impact on health.

Overeating has a negative effect on health.

• 過多な - excessive
• 食べ物 - food
• は - Topic particle
• 健康 - health
• に - target particle
• 悪影響 - negative effect
• を - object particle
• 与えます - cause

酸っぱい果物が好きです。

Suppai kudamono ga suki desu

I like acidic fruits.

I like sour fruits.

• 酸っぱい - adjective meaning "sour" or "acidic"
• 果物 - noun meaning "fruit"
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 好き - The adjective that means "to like" is "gostoso" or "agradável."
• です - Verb "to be" in the present tense

野生の動物が森の中を走っている。

Yasei no doubutsu ga mori no naka wo hashitte iru

Wild animals are running in the forest.

• 野生の動物 - wild animal
• が - subject particle
• 森の中 - inside the forest
• を - direct object particle
• 走っている - running

鉱物は地球上で見つかる多くの貴重な資源の一つです。

Koumotsu wa chikyuu jou de mitsukaru ooku no kichou na shigen no hitotsu desu

Minerals are one of the many valuable resources found on Earth.

Minerals are one of the many valuable resources found on Earth.

• 鉱物 - mineral
• は - Partícula que indica o tópico da frase
• 地球上 - on Earth
• で - Article indicating the location where something happens
• 見つかる - To be found
• 多く - Many
• の - Partícula que indica posse ou atribuição
• 貴重な - Valuable
• 資源 - Recurso
• の - Partícula que indica posse ou atribuição
• 一つ - One
• です - Copula que indica cortesia ou formalidade

頂上に立つ喜びは何物にも代えがたい。

Choujou ni tatsu yorokobi wa nanimo ni mo kaegatai

The joy of being on top is irreplaceable.

• 頂上に立つ - means "to be at the top" or "to reach the top."
• 喜び - means "joy" or "happiness".
• 何物にも - means "nothing" or "no other".
• 代えがたい - means "priceless" or "incomparable".

養分は植物の成長に必要な栄養素です。

Yōbun wa shokubutsu no seichō ni hitsuyōna eiyōso desu

Nutrition is a necessary nutrient for plant growth.

• 養分 (Younbun) - nutriente
• は (wa) - marcador de tópico
• 植物 (shokubutsu) - planta
• の (no) - possessive particle
• 成長 (seichou) - growth
• に (ni) - indicating the purpose or goal of an action
• 必要 (hitsuyou) - necessário
• な (na) - adjetivo auxiliar
• 栄養素 (eiyousou) - nutriente
• です (desu) - copula

倉庫にはたくさんの荷物があります。

Kurago ni wa takusan no nimotsu ga arimasu

There are many suitcases in the warehouse.

• 倉庫 (souko) - warehouse
• に (ni) - preposition indicating location
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• たくさん (takusan) - many
• の (no) - Possession particle
• 荷物 (nimotsu) - luggage, cargo
• が (ga) - subject particle
• あります (arimasu) - verb "to have"

酸性の飲み物は歯に悪いです。

Sansei no nomimono wa ha ni warui desu

Acidic drinks are bad for the teeth.

Acidic drinks are bad for your teeth.

• 酸性の - acid
• 飲み物 - Drink
• は - Topic particle
• 歯 - Teeth
• に - particle indicating target
• 悪い - bad
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

野生の動物は自由に生きることができる。

Yasei no doubutsu wa jiyuu ni ikiru koto ga dekiru

Wild animals can live freely.

Wild animals can live freely.

• 野生の動物 - Wild animals
• は - Topic particle
• 自由に - Freely
• 生きる - Live
• ことができる - To be able to

運送業者に荷物を預けました。

Unsō gyōsha ni nimotsu o azukemashita

I left my luggage with the carrier.

I left my luggage with the carrier.

• 運送業者 - carrier
• に - Particle indicating the recipient of the action
• 荷物 - luggage, cargo
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the action
• 預けました - deposited, delivered