Japanese grammar
What does ～ものがある mean? Japanese grammar N2
～ものがある means there really is a certain quality of…; there's something that….
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
|---|---|
| Structure | Vる + ものがある い形 + ものがある な形 + な + ものがある |
| Romaji | monogaaru |
| Meaning | there really is a certain quality of…; there's something that… |
Forming it
| Verb | 考えさせられる → 考えさせられるものがある |
|---|---|
| Adjective | 素晴らしい → 素晴らしいものがある |
How to use it
Assesses that the subject has a quality that makes people clearly feel it. Written style, an exclamatory tone.
- 「～ものがある」 = there really is something…: 「彼の演奏には心を打つものがある」.
- The subject is usually a work, words, or a person; the preceding clause is the IMPRESSION it creates.
- Not used for a concrete, measurable fact — 「この部屋は広いものがある」 sounds wrong; that should just say 「広い」 directly.
Examples
彼の演奏には人の心を打つものがある。
There is something in his performance that moves people.
この映画には考えさせられるものがある。
There is something thought-provoking about this film.
Keep in mind
- Used for an impression/feeling, not a measurable fact.
- A na-adjective attaches with 「な」.
Common mistakes
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Wrongこの部屋は広いものがある。
This room is spacious.
Correctこの部屋は広い。
A measurable fact should be stated directly, not with this impressionistic pattern.
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Wrong彼の話には退屈なものがある。
His story has something boring about it.
Correct彼の話には人を引きつけるものがある。
This pattern leans toward a NOTABLE quality, usually positive or strongly impressive.
Exam tips
- 「ものがある」 = there really is something… (impression); not used for a measurable fact.