〜もの
Formation
N2ReasonColloquialConversation
Variations
もん
Meaning
An informal expression used to give a reason or excuse. Often used by children or in causal speech to sound a bit emotional or to seek sympathy.
Examples
どうして食べないの？ ーだって、美味しくないんだもん。
Why aren't you eating? -Because it's not delicious, you see.
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