JLPT N1
～ではあるまいか
isn't it; I wonder if it's not
Structure / Usage
Noun / Verb (plain form) + のではあるまいか
Example Sentences
これは何かの間違いではあるまいか。
I wonder if this isn't some kind of mistake.
彼はもう来ないのではあるまいか。
I wonder if he isn't coming anymore.
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