【JLPT N1 Grammar】〜ではあるまいし（~dewaarumaishi）

2020年5月22日 2024年10月13日

Explanation：〜ではあるまいし

Meaning
"〜ではないのだから、当然とうぜん・・・だ。"
Used to reject or criticize an unreasonable or inappropriate action, by comparing the current situation to something that it obviously isn’t. It is similar to saying "It’s not as if..." or "You’re not a..." in English, to point out that certain behavior is unnecessary, illogical, or exaggerated based on the situation.

Form
N + ではあるまいし

Points

Comparative Criticism: This expression highlights that the current situation is not as extreme or serious as the one being mentioned, so the behavior or reaction is deemed excessive.
Used in Negative or Criticizing Contexts: It is often used to criticize or reject actions, suggesting that because the situation is not as drastic as what is being compared, such behavior is unnecessary.
Casual to Formal: This expression can be used both in casual and more formal contexts, though it leans toward conversational language.

JLPT Level
N1

Note
カジュアルな言いい方かたは「〜じゃあるまいし」

Sample sentenes

子供こどもじゃあるまいし、それぐらい一人ひとりでできるでしょ！
It's not like you're a child, so you should be able to do that by yourself!

新人しんじんではあるまいし、そんな仕事しごと１０分で終おわるでしょ。
You're not a newbie, so that task should take you only 10 minutes.

お金持かねもちじゃあるまいし、そんな高価こうかなものは買かえません。
It's not like I'm rich, so I can't buy something that expensive.

一生いっしょう会えなくなるわけじゃあるまいし、そんなに悲かなしまないでよ。
It's not like you'll never see them again, so don't be so sad.

漫画まんがじゃあるまいし、そんなことできるわけないだろ。
It's not like this is a comic book; there's no way you can do that.

神様かみさまじゃあるまいし、未来みらいがどうなるかなんて誰だれにもわからないよ。
It's not like you're a god, so no one knows what the future holds.

Vocabulary

Japanese		English
神様	かみさま	god