HomeGrammarJLPT N2~ではないか (〜de wa nai ka)

~ではないか (〜de wa nai ka)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Used to show a strong assertion or emphasis on one’s opinion; 'isn't it?', 'aren't you?', 'right?'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~ではないか grammar point is used at the end of a sentence to make a rhetorical question or a strong, emphatic statement. It often translates as 'isn't it…?' 'aren't you…?' or 'wouldn’t you say…?'.

Examples

Kare wa yūshū na gakusei de wa nai ka.

Isn’t he an excellent student?

Kono ryōri wa oishii de wa nai ka.

Isn’t this dish delicious?

Anata wa kanojo no tomodachi de wa nai ka.

Aren’t you her friend?

Ashita wa yasumi de wa nai ka.

Tomorrow’s a day off, right?

Practice

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