〜たものだ

Formation

N3
Ta-Form
Verb
ものだ

Meaning

Used to express a past situation or what frequently occurred while remembering it.

Examples

子供のころは、よくこの公園で遊んだものだ。

When I was a child, I used to play in this park often.

学生時代は、毎日遅くまで勉強したものです。

During my student days, I used to study until late every day (polite).

若いころは、もっとたくさん食べたものだ。

When I was young, I would often eat much more.

以前は、よくこの川で泳いだものだ。

I used to swim in this river often before.

〜たものだ | 2hongo