JLPT N3 Grammar (janai)

Meaning

maybe; most likely; confirmation of information; express surprise towards listener

How to use

Phraseじゃない
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Learn Japanese grammar: (janai). Meaning: maybe; most likely; confirmation of information; express surprise towards listener.

This is used at the end of a phrase to question or confirm the ideas introduced.


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Example #1

トムさんもくるじゃない?
tomu san mo kuru janai?
Tom will surely come as well?
Example #2

あそこにいるひとって、たなかせんせいじゃない?
asoko ni iru hito tte, tanaka sensei janai?
Isn't that person over there Mr. Tanaka?
Example #3

やればできるじゃない。
yareba dekiru janai.
I didn't think you had it in you.
Example #4

かれはこんどもこないんじゃないかな。
kare wa kondo mo konai n janai kana.
I don't think he'll come this time either.
Example #5

ちょっと!あぶないじゃない。
chotto! abunai janai.
Be careful, that's dangerous!
Example #6

リモコン?テーブルのうえにあるんじゃない?
rimokon? teeburu no ue ni arun janai?
The remote control? Isn't it on top of the table?
Example #7

あしたあめがふるんじゃないかとしんぱいだ。
ashita ame ga furun janai ka to shinpai da.
I'm worried it might rain tomorrow.
Example #8

これはバーゲンしょうひんなのでていかよりやすくなっているんじゃないですか。
kore wa baagen shouhin nanode teika yori yasuku natteiru n janai desu ka.
This is a bargain item, so shouldn't it be cheaper than retail price?

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