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Grammar list

ではないか

(De ha nai ka)

Used to express surprise, discovery, or to strongly assert an opinion.

Connection rules

  • Noun + ではないか
  • Verb (Dictionary form) + ではないか

Examples

1.
素晴すばらしいアイデアではないか。

Subarashii aidea de ha nai ka.

Isn't that a wonderful idea?

Manager praising a plan

2.
きみ一緒いっしょくとったではないか。

Kimi mo issho ni iku to i ta de ha nai ka.

You did say you were going together, didn't you?

Reminding a friend

Practice

Wait, didn't you pass the exam?! (Surprised discovery)

えっ、君、___。おめでとう!

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