ものか
Meanings
- Definitely not
- Absolutely not
- Impossible
- Do you really think~?
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Explanation
ものか is used to express strong denial or a rhetorical question about the possibility or likelihood of something. It often sounds emphatic, challenging, or admonitory. It can express disbelief, a warning, or a sense that something is unthinkable, with nuance like “There is no way ~,” “Who would ~?,” or “As if I would ~.” It is more common in formal, literary, or emphatic spoken styles and can appear in both serious and light admonitions depending on context.
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Example sentences
There’s no way you can buy it at such a high price.
Who would believe such a lie?
As if I would do such a thing!
Can you really do something this simple?
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