No. 529 in Japanese
モノ
"モノ" (mono) means "thing" or "object."
In a sentence
このモノはとても珍しいです。
This object is very rare.
Here, 'モノ' is used to refer to a tangible object or thing, highlighting it as a unique item.
彼は意志の強いモノを持っています。
He possesses a strong will.
In this sentence, 'モノ' metaphorically represents 'will' as an abstract concept possessed by an individual.
モノの例としては椅子や机があります。
Examples of objects include chairs and desks.
'モノ' generalizes to tangible objects here, specifying categories of common items.
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