Decoded Slug: どうにか～ないものか (dou ni ka ~ nai mono ka)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
どうにか～ないものか (dou ni ka ~ nai mono ka)
どうにか～ないものか (dou ni ka ~ nai mono ka)
Short explanation:
Express a strong desire or wish for something to be possible.
Formation:
Verb-negative form (〜ない) + ものか
Examples:
どうにかこの仕事を終わらせないものか。
Dou ni ka kono shigoto wo owarasenai mono ka.
Is there no way to finish this job somehow?
どうにか次の試験で合格しないものか。
Dou ni ka tsugi no shiken de goukaku shinai mono ka.
Can't we somehow pass the next exam?
どうにか込んでいる電車に乗れないものか。
Dou ni ka konde iru densha ni norenai mono ka.
Is there no way to get on the crowded train somehow?
どうにか彼女と仲直りしないものか。
Dou ni ka kanojo to nakanaori shinai mono ka.
Can't we somehow make up with her?
Long explanation:
The どうにか～ないものか grammar point is used to express a strong desire or wish for something to be possible or to find a way to make something happen. It can be translated as 'can't something be done?' or 'is there no way?' in English. The formation is primarily used with verbs in the negative form.
