じゃないか

Alternative writings: じゃ無いか
Frequency:
1

A sentence-ending expression used to ask for agreement or to express exclamation/confirmation — 'isn't it?' or 'don't you think?' (colloquial).

ExpressionUsually Kana

Examples

この景色は本当に美しいじゃないか。

This view really is beautiful, isn't it?

そんなことを忘れるなんて、信じられないじゃないか。

To forget something like that — it's unbelievable, isn't it?

もう少し頑張れば合格できるじゃないか。

If you try a little harder, you can pass, can't you?

2

Used after the volitional form of a verb to propose or urge action: 'let's ...' or 'why don't we ...' (often somewhat forceful or rhetorical).

ExpressionUsually Kana

Examples

皆で力を合わせてやろうじゃないか。

Let's all join forces and do it.

ここで諦めるのはやめようじゃないか。

Let's not give up here.

一度きりの人生、挑戦してみようじゃないか。

It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance — why not give it a try?