〜というもの

Meaning

This grammar pattern indicates that a certain state has been continuing throughout a recent period of time. It is used with expressions like ここ or この before a time-related noun to emphasize the duration.

Formation

Examples

1. ここ1ヶ月というもの、新しいプロジェクトが忙しくて朝ごはんもろくに食べていない。
   For this entire past month, I've been so busy with the new project that I haven't even eaten breakfast properly.

2. この一週間というもの、結婚式の準備で忙しくて本当に疲れた。飲み会に行くどころじゃないよ。
   For this entire past week, I've been exhausted from wedding preparations. Going to a drinking party is out of the question.

3. ここ数年というもの海外の大学で日本語を教えている。
   For these past several years, I have been teaching Japanese at a university overseas.

Summary

• 「〜というもの」 means "for this entire period of ..."
• Attaches to Noun (preceded by ここ or この)