there is no way that, it is impossible that

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

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Explanation

Strong denial based on logic or common sense.

[Sentence plain form] + わけがない

彼が嘘をつくわけがない。

Kare ga uso wo tsuku wake ga nai.

There is no way he would lie.

そんなことができるわけがない。

Sonna koto ga dekiru wake ga nai.

There is no way such a thing is possible.

わけない (without が) is casual form.

～わけではない

it does not mean that, it is not 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)

Common for logical denials.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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