文末表現N2
〜というものだ
that's what is called... / it's really...
Structure
普通形/N + というものだ
Explanation
Expresses a strong assertion or exclamation by the speaker ("this is what ... really is"). Attached to nouns, the dictionary form of verbs, or clauses (これこそ幸せというものだ).
Examples
これこそ、本当の幸せというものだ。
This is what true happiness is all about.
困ったときに助けてくれるのが、友達というものだ。
Friends are people who help you when you're in trouble.
Note
Expresses the speaker's evaluation or admiration, with the nuance of "this is what ... really means". Not to be confused with the hearsay ということだ.