Word details
ともあろうものが
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ともあろうものが.
Dictionary
Entry
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Used to express surprise at or criticize a person's actions
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
Examples
大学の教授ともあろうものが、なぜ殺人事件を起こしたのだろうか。
Why would a university lecturer of all people end up responsible for a murder?
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
者
someone, person
8 strokesFrequency 38JLPT N3Grade 3
On
シャ
Kun
もの
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