〜たものだ
Formation
N3
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.