Meaning of ものか in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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ものか, もんか
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Romajimonoka, monka
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- particle
- Meaning
- used to create a form of question indicating that the speaker actually believes the opposite is true; emphasizes a determination not to do something, e.g. "Like hell I will!"
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Example Sentences
ものか, もんか used in context
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What if he fails?
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Who cares when she will marry?
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I will never fall in love again.
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道理をわきまえた人なら、だれがそんな気が変な男の言うことに耳を貸すものか。
Who that has reason will listen to such a mad man?
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知るもんか。
Who cares?
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Who cares?
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