〜わけではない
it doesn't mean that ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜わけではない” aloud once.
Understand
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Sentence formula
How it works
「〜わけではない」 means "it doesn't mean that ~". Structure: Plain + わけではない. This is a JLPT N3 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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1利用が嫌いなわけではありません。
りよう が きらいな わけ で は ありません。
riyou ga kiraina wake de wa arimasen.
It is not that I dislike the use.
Everyday life
Example 2指導が嫌いなわけではありません。
しどう が きらいな わけ で は ありません。
shidou ga kiraina wake de wa arimasen.
It is not that I dislike the guidance.
Everyday life
Example 3記録が嫌いなわけではありません。
きろく が きらいな わけ で は ありません。
kiroku ga kiraina wake de wa arimasen.
It is not that I dislike the record.
Everyday life
Example 4配送が嫌いなわけではありません。
はいそう が きらいな わけ で は ありません。
haisou ga kiraina wake de wa arimasen.
It is not that I dislike the shipping.
Everyday life
Example 5通訳が嫌いなわけではありません。
つうやく が きらいな わけ で は ありません。
tsuuyaku ga kiraina wake de wa arimasen.
It is not that I dislike the interpretation.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
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Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
It is not that I dislike the use.
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