definitely not, no way

Intermediate

20-25 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Strong negative determination or refusal.

[Verb dictionary form] + ものか

誰が彼を許すものか。

Dare ga kare wo yurusu mono ka.

Who would forgive him? (No one would)

二度とこんな失敗をするものか。

Nidoto konna shippai wo suru mono ka.

I will definitely not make such a mistake again.

Very emphatic, used for strong denial.

～べき

should, ought to

～に違いない

must be, no doubt that

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Practice with strong emotional context.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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