～ものではない JLPT N2 Neutral
〜mono dewa nai
Expresses a strong negative suggestion or prohibition: 'should not', 'must not'.
A social/moral prohibition - "that's not the sort of thing one does" - rather than a hard rule.
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + ものではない
Explanation
「～ものではない」 is used to indicate that something should not or must not be done. It often appears in written or formal contexts, meaning 'it is not proper to...' or 'you shouldn’t...'.
Example sentences
そんなことを言うものではありません。
You should not say such a thing.
Sonna koto o iu mono dewa arimasen.
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You should not raise your voice in public places.
Koukyou no ba de oogoe o dasu mono dewa nai.
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You must not tell his secret to other people.
Kare no himitsu o hoka no hito ni oshieru mono dewa arimasen.
安全な場所では遊んでいいが、危険なところで遊ぶものではない。
It's okay to play in safe places, but you should not play somewhere dangerous.
Anzen na basho de wa asonde ii ga, kiken na tokoro de asobu mono dewa nai.
Prohibition (Must Not / Should Not)
- ～てはいけない JLPT N4
- ～てはならない JLPT N2
- ～べきではない JLPT N2
- Verbる べからざる Noun JLPT N1