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JLPT N2 Neutral

〜mono ka

Definitely not; no way; no chance.

Rhetorical "no way/definitely not" - a strong denial phrased as a question.

Formation

Explanation

The ～ものか grammar point is used to express a strong denial, refusal, or astonishment. It often appears with a rhetorical question tone in casual forms, such as Verb (dictionary/volitional/～たい) + ものか, Adjective + ものか, or Noun + ものか, meaning 'No way...', 'As if I'd ever...', etc.

Example sentences

  • No way do I want to do such a thing.

    Sonna koto, boku ga yaritai mono ka.

  • Who on earth would take on a job like this? (No one would!)

    Konna shigoto, dare ga hikiukeyou mono ka.

  • Who would ever ask him for help? (Certainly no one!)

    Dare ga kare ni tasuke o motomeyou mono ka.

  • There's no way we can play outside on a day this cold.

    Kono samui hi ni soto de asobu nante, muri na mono ka.

Unlikely / Impossible