どうにか～ないものか JLPT N2

Formation

どうにか + Verb-negative form + ないものか

Explanation

どうにか～ないものか is used to express a strong desire or wish for something to be resolved or made possible. It translates roughly as 'isn't there some way...?', 'can't we somehow...?', or 'is there no way...?'

Example sentences

• どうにかこの仕事を終わらせないものか。

  Isn't there some way to finish this job?

  Dō ni ka kono shigoto o owarasenai mono ka.

• どうにか次の試験で合格しないものか。

  Can't we somehow pass the next exam?

  Dō ni ka tsugi no shiken de gōkaku shinai mono ka.

• どうにか込んでいる電車に乗れないものか。

  Is there no way to get on the crowded train somehow?

  Dō ni ka konde iru densha ni norenai mono ka.

• どうにか彼女と仲直りしないものか。

  Isn't there some way to make up with her?

  Dō ni ka kanojo to nakanaori shinai mono ka.