~ではないか

〜de wa nai ka

JLPT N2 Chapter 105: Far from it, let alone that, 6 of 7

Formation

Noun + ではないか / い-Adjective + ではないか / な-Adjective + ではないか / Verb-casual + ではないか

Used to show a strong assertion or emphasis on one’s opinion; 'isn't it?', 'aren't you?', 'right?'.

When to use

ではないか: isn't it (obviously)?, asserting an opinion.

Explanation

The ~ではないか grammar point is used at the end of a sentence to make a rhetorical question or a strong, emphatic statement. It often translates as 'isn't it…?' 'aren't you…?' or 'wouldn’t you say…?'.

Example sentences

Rhetorical Assertion (Isn't It / What Else)

Corpus examples (60)

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