じゃない
janai
Casual
Translations
1.
is not
2.
isn't
Notes
The phrase 'じゃない' is used in casual speech to negate a statement. It is the informal form of 'ではありません' or 'ではない', which are used in more formal contexts. It is often used in everyday conversation among friends or in informal settings.
Tags
#negation
#casual speech
#grammar
Examples
それは本当じゃない。
Sore wa hontou janai.
That is not true.
彼は学生じゃない。
Kare wa gakusei janai.
He is not a student.
今日は雨じゃない。
Kyou wa ame janai.
It is not raining today.