~ではないか JLPT N2
〜de wa nai ka
Used to show a strong assertion or emphasis on one’s opinion; 'isn't it?', 'aren't you?', 'right?'.
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
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
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Isn’t he an excellent student?
Kare wa yūshū na gakusei de wa nai ka.
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Isn’t this dish delicious?
Kono ryōri wa oishii de wa nai ka.
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Aren’t you her friend?
Anata wa kanojo no tomodachi de wa nai ka.
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Tomorrow’s a day off, right?
Ashita wa yasumi de wa nai ka.