じゃあるまいし
Meanings
- It's not that you are ~, so you shouldn't ~
- Since you're not ~, it's not appropriate to ~
- You're not in that situation, so you should avoid ~
About this pattern
Explanation
じゃあるまいし is used to point out a contrast between the listener's current state or status and the action you think they should or should not take. It is often used to admonish, discourage excessive behavior, or to argue that a certain expectation is inappropriate given their situation. It carries a nuance of 'you aren’t X, so you shouldn’t Y' and can sound slightly admonishing or pointed, especially in informal speech. It is commonly used when the speaker asserts that the listener should behave differently because they are not in a particular role, state, or condition.
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Example sentences
You're not a department head, so don't act so bossy.
You're not a kid anymore, so take responsibility for yourself.
There's no need to come at that time. This isn't a problem for adults, so don't overreact.
You're not a student, so you shouldn't stay up late.
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