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JLPT N2 Grammar Point: 〜ものか

JLPT N2

This JLPT N2 grammar point explains how to use 〜ものか correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.

Pattern

Explanation

Used to strongly deny or reject something with emotion. Often conveys the speaker’s disbelief or refusal.

Usage

Commonly used in casual or emotional speech. Women often say 〜ものですか instead.

Formation

Attach to the plain form of verbs, adjectives. For な-adjectives and nouns, use な before attaching.

Examples

あんな失礼な人に、もう一度会うものか

あんなしつれいなひとに、もういちどあうものか!

As if I'd ever meet that rude person again!

こんな寒い日に外出するものか

こんなさむいひにがいしゅつするものか。

No way I'm going out on a cold day like this!

彼が正直なものか。いつも嘘ばかりついているんだ。

かれがしょうじきなものか。いつもうそばかりついているんだ。

Honest, him? He lies all the time.

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