〜わけにはいかない

N3

cannot afford to ~

Structure

Verb dictionary + わけにはいかない

Explanation

「〜わけにはいかない」 means "cannot afford to ~". Structure: Verb dictionary + わけにはいかない. 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.

Example sentences

riyou o yasumu wake ni wa ikimasen.

I cannot afford to skip the use.

shidou o yasumu wake ni wa ikimasen.

I cannot afford to skip the guidance.

kiroku o yasumu wake ni wa ikimasen.

I cannot afford to skip the record.

haisou o yasumu wake ni wa ikimasen.

I cannot afford to skip the shipping.

tsuuyaku o yasumu wake ni wa ikimasen.

I cannot afford to skip the interpretation.

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