〜ものを
- Pattern
- 〜ものを
- Level
- N3
- Reading
- 〜ものを
- Meaning
- if only... would have (regret)
- Attaches to
- plain form
- Nuance & register
Used to express dissatisfaction or regret about an outcome.
- Example
連絡をくれれば迎えに行ったものを。 If you had called, I would have gone to pick you up.
- Easily confused with
〜のに (even though). 〜ものを is more emotive and often expresses regret.