N3
〜わけにはいかない (〜 wake ni wa ikanai)
〜わけにはいかない
cannot (due to circumstances, moral obligation, or rule)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Expresses that one 'cannot do something' because of social rules, common sense, duty, or an internal feeling that it's inappropriate or impossible. It implies a strong sense of obligation or constraint.
📝 Example Sentences
試験があるから、遊んでいるわけにはいかない。
Because there's an exam, I cannot be playing around.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "〜わけにはいかない"!
大事な会議があるので、遅刻する_____。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「遅刻するわけにはいかない」は、大事な会議という状況から、遅刻することが許されない、または道義的にできないことを表します。
English: 'I cannot be late' indicates that being late is not permissible or morally unacceptable due to an important meeting.
English: 'I cannot be late' indicates that being late is not permissible or morally unacceptable due to an important meeting.
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