Verb ないものだろうか (Verb nai mono darou ka)
Explanation
Expressing hope or wonder if something can be done: 'Isn't there a way...?', 'Can't we...?'
Formation
Verb-negative (often negative potential) + ものだろうか
Detailed Explanation
This grammar point is used when the speaker expresses the hope, wish, or wonder if an action could be possible. It creates the nuance of 'Isn't there some way...?' or 'Can't I/you/we...?' in English, often with the negative potential form.
Examples
もっと時間があれば、ここに来られないものだろうか。
Motto jikan ga areba, koko ni korarenai mono darou ka.
If I had more time, wouldn't it be possible to come here?
彼女にもっとよく説明すれば、理解できないものだろうか。
Kanojo ni motto yoku setsumei sureba, rikai dekinai mono darou ka.
If I explain it better to her, wouldn't she understand?
この問題を解決する方法はないものだろうか。
Kono mondai o kaiketsu suru houhou wa nai mono darou ka.
Isn't there a way to solve this problem?
自分の間違いを認められないものだろうか。
Jibun no machigai o mitomerarenai mono darou ka.
Can't I admit my own mistakes?
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.