JLPT N3 Neutral

〜wake ga nai

Expresses that something is impossible or unreasonable; 'there's no way', 'can't be'.

"There's no way/it's impossible". (Near-duplicate of n2-162 - same construction, taught at both N2 and N3.)

Formation

Explanation

The ~わけがない grammar point is used to show that something is impossible, non-existent, or unreasonable based on logic or context. It is often translated as 'there's no way' or 'it's impossible'.

Example sentences

  • There's no way he would say something like that.

    Kare ga sonna koto wo iu wake ga nai.

  • There's no way that restaurant tastes bad.

    Ano resutoran ga mazui wake ga nai.

  • There's no way she's not kind.

    Kanojo ga yasashiku nai wake ga nai.

  • There's no way he won't pass the exam.

    Kare ga shiken ni goukaku shinai wake ga nai.

Unlikely / Impossible