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“things” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimonogoto

Example

物事を一つずつ考えます。mono goto o hito tsu zu tsu kanga e ma su

I think about things one at a time.

Illustration for 物事 (things)

How to say “things” in Japanese

“Things” in Japanese is 物事 (monogoto).

It gathers concrete things, events, and concerns into one broad view of what is happening.

Full entry for 物事: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 物事

物事を順序立てて説明します。mono goto o jun jo ta te te setsu mei shi ma su

I will explain things in an orderly way.

Tips for using 物事

  • In everyday conversation, 物事 (monogoto) often refers to the general course of affairs, so "things" does not always mean separate physical objects.

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