じゃないか
(janai ka)
Isn't it?; don't you think?
Usage Frequency
VERY FREQUENT
N4
JLPT
じゃないか
(janai ka)
Isn't it?; don't you think?
Usage Frequency
VERY FREQUENT
N4
JLPT
Definition
Used to confirm information or seek agreement, roughly equivalent to saying 'isn't it?' or 'don't you think?' in English.
How to Use
Attach to the end of a sentence; usually with plain form verbs, adjectives, and nouns.
Common Usage
い-adjective/な-adjective/noun/verb (plain form) + じゃないか
Context, Limitations and Specificities
When to use?
Used commonly in both spoken and informal written Japanese to seek confirmation or agreement.
Limitations and specificities
Primarily used in informal contexts; less common in formal speech.
Example Sentences
今日は寒いじゃないか。
きょうはさむいじゃないか。
Kyou wa samui janai ka.
It's cold today, isn't it?
あのケーキは美味しいじゃないか。
あのケーキはおいしいじゃないか。
Ano keeki wa oishii janai ka.
That cake is delicious, isn't it?
この部屋は広いじゃないか。
このへやはひろいじゃないか。
Kono heya wa hiroi janai ka.
This room is spacious, isn't it?
私の犬はかわいいじゃないか。
わたしのいぬはかわいいじゃないか。
Watashi no inu wa kawaii janai ka.
My dog is cute, isn't it?
その話は本当じゃないか。
そのはなしはほんとうじゃないか。
Sono hanashi wa hontou janai ka.
That story is true, isn't it?
明日は雨じゃないか。
あしたはあめじゃないか。
Ashita wa ame janai ka.
It's going to rain tomorrow, isn't it?
彼は学生じゃないか。
かれはがくせいじゃないか。
Kare wa gakusei janai ka.
He is a student, isn't he?
この店は安いじゃないか。
このみせはやすいじゃないか。
Kono mise wa yasui janai ka.
This shop is cheap, isn't it?
あの映画は面白いじゃないか。
あのえいがはおもしろいじゃないか。
Ano eiga wa omoshiroi janai ka.
That movie is interesting, isn't it?
彼女は親切じゃないか。
かのじょはしんせつじゃないか。
Kanojo wa shinsetsu janai ka.
She is kind, isn't she?