〜ものではない

N2

should not ~

Structure

Verb dictionary + ものではない

Explanation

「〜ものではない」 means "should not ~". Structure: Verb dictionary + ものではない. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

haaku o hitori de kakaeru mono de wa arimasen.

The grasp is not something you should carry alone.

idou o hitori de kakaeru mono de wa arimasen.

The personnel transfer is not something you should carry alone.

teikyou o hitori de kakaeru mono de wa arimasen.

The provision is not something you should carry alone.

tenkan o hitori de kakaeru mono de wa arimasen.

The switch is not something you should carry alone.

kibo o hitori de kakaeru mono de wa arimasen.

The scale is not something you should carry alone.

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