わけがない

Meaning & usage

There is no reason why ~; it is impossible (for ~) to ~; cannot | A phrase which negates the existence of a reason to believe that someone does something or is in some state, or that something takes place; or which negates a possibility of someone's doing something or being in some state, or something's taking place.

Example sentences 9

1. あの店の物がこんなに安いわけがない。

   Things at that shop cannot be this cheap.

2. こんな易しい仕事が君に出来ないわけがない。

   There is no reason why you cannot do such an easy job.

3. そんなことをしていいわけがない。

   No one is allowed to do that kind of thing. (literally: There is no reason why it is all right to do such a thing.)

4. そんなことを言って人が喜ぶわけがない。

   There is no reason for people to be pleased if you say such a thing to them.

5. 彼がこの学校の卒業生であるわけがない。

   It is impossible for him to be a graduate of this school.

6. 彼はあんなに酔っていて大丈夫なわけがない。

   Being that drunk, he cannot be all right.

7. 彼女がこの時間にこんな所にいるわけがない。

   It is impossible for her to be in such a place at this time (of the day).

8. 彼女がそんなひどいことを言うわけがない。

   There is no reason for her to say such a terrible thing. / It is impossible for her to say such a terrible thing.

9. 日本語がそんなに速くマスター出来るわけがない。

   It is impossible to be able to master Japanese that quickly.