〜ものがある mono ga aru

〜ものがある（mono ga aru）means “there is something (moving / remarkable) about... / really...”. Used to convey the speaker's strong impression or deep feeling about something, as if some quality 'exists' in it. Formation: V-る ＋ ものがある ／ Aい ＋ ものがある ／ Aな ＋ な ＋ ものがある

there is something (moving / remarkable) about... / really...

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Formation

V-る ＋ ものがある ／ Aい ＋ ものがある ／ Aな ＋ な ＋ ものがある

Explanation

Used to convey the speaker's strong impression or deep feeling about something, as if some quality 'exists' in it. It states that there is something undeniably moving, impressive, or noteworthy. Often translates as 'there really is something ... about it' or 'it is truly ...'.

Examples

彼女の歌声には、人の心を打つものがある。
かのじょのうたごえには、ひとのこころをうつものがある。
Her singing voice really has something that touches people's hearts.
あの選手の努力には、本当にすばらしいものがある。
あのせんしゅのどりょくには、ほんとうにすばらしいものがある。
That athlete's effort truly has something admirable about it.

Note

Written/spoken in a slightly literary, evaluative tone. Often follows a noun marked with には that names what the quality belongs to.

FAQ

〜ものがある — what does it mean and how is it used?

there is something (moving / remarkable) about... / really.... Used to convey the speaker's strong impression or deep feeling about something, as if some quality 'exists' in it. It states that there is something undeniably moving, impressive, or noteworthy. Often translates as 'there really is something ... about it' or 'it is truly ...'.

〜ものがある — how do you form it?

V-る ＋ ものがある ／ Aい ＋ ものがある ／ Aな ＋ な ＋ ものがある

〜ものがある — any usage notes?

Written/spoken in a slightly literary, evaluative tone. Often follows a noun marked with には that names what the quality belongs to.

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