〜というもの
Formation
N1TimeLiteraryLiterature
Meaning
Used to express that a certain state or action has been continuing throughout a relative period of time. Often preceded by 'koko' (these/this) or 'kono' (this) to emphasize the duration up until the present.
Examples
ここ一ヶ月というもの、休みなしで働いている。
For this past month, I've been working without any days off.
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