Grammar

〜じゃないか

Reading: じゃないか

Meanings: isn't it?

Explanation

introduction

explanation

*じゃないか* is a **rhetorical tag** meaning **isn't it?** or **don't you think?**. The speaker is not genuinely asking — they are **seeking agreement** or expressing a **strong impression**.

explanation

Attach *じゃないか* to the `plain form` of a verb. It can also express **surprise** when you notice something unexpected — like exclaiming "Hey, isn't that...!". The tone is **casual and assertive**.

structure

Practice exercises

usage_japanese
すごい{placeholder}。
Answer: じゃないか
usage_japanese
雨あめが降ふっている{placeholder}。
Answer: じゃないか
usage_japanese
面白おもしろい{placeholder}。
Answer: じゃないか
usage_japanese
明日は雨が降る{placeholder}。
Answer: じゃないか
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この映画はとても面白い{placeholder}。
Answer: じゃないか
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昨日、彼が犯人だった{placeholder}。
Answer: じゃないか
usage_japanese
もう終おわった{placeholder}。
Answer: じゃないか
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やっぱり正ただしかった{placeholder}。
Answer: じゃないか