というもの
Toiumono
Usually written in kana.
Other forms: という物、と言う物
と言うもの (Toiumono) is a Japanese expression meaning “something like ..., something called ...”.
Meanings
- expressionsomething like ...; something called ...
Examples
それが親ばかというものさ。
We parents sometimes become blind in loving our children too much.
これが速記術というものだ。
This is called shorthand.
物には限界というものがある。
Everything has its limit.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).