No. 30 in Japanese
もの
The Japanese word "もの" means "thing," "object," or "person" (depending on context).
In a sentence
これは私が子供のころから大切にしているものです。
This is something I have cherished since I was a child.
The word "もの" here refers to a physical object or thing that the speaker values.
努力するものは報われる。
Those who work hard will be rewarded.
The word "もの" in this context signifies a person or individual, referring to anyone making an effort.
真実を知っているのは彼女だけのものだ。
Only she knows the truth.
Here, "もの" abstracts or metaphorically denotes the state or capacity involved with knowing the truth.
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