HomeGrammarJLPT N2~ものではない (〜mono dewa nai)

~ものではない (〜mono dewa nai)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Expresses a strong negative suggestion or prohibition: 'should not', 'must not'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

「~ものではない」 is used to indicate that something should not or must not be done. It often appears in written or formal contexts, meaning 'it is not proper to...' or 'you shouldn’t...'.

Examples

Sonna koto o iu mono dewa arimasen.

You should not say such a thing.

Koukyou no ba de oogoe o dasu mono dewa nai.

You should not raise your voice in public places.

Kare no himitsu o hoka no hito ni oshieru mono dewa arimasen.

You must not tell his secret to other people.

Anzen na basho de wa asonde ii ga, kiken na tokoro de asobu mono dewa nai.

It's okay to play in safe places, but you should not play somewhere dangerous.

Practice

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