Meaning of 訳にはいかない in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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訳にはいかない, わけには行かない, 訳には行かない
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Kana Readingわけにはいかない
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Romajiwakenihaikanai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Meaning
- impossible to do (although wants to)
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Example Sentences
訳にはいかない, わけには行かない, 訳には行かない, わけにはいかない used in context
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むろん、舟は何百艘も水面を動きまわっているが、どれでもいいというわけにはいかない。
Of course there were several hundred boats moving around on the water but not just any old one would do.
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例のスキャンダルはそういつまでも臭いものにフタというわけにはいくまい。いずれ人は嗅ぎつけてしまうさ。
I don't think we can keep the lid on the scandal much longer; people are bound to find out.
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The parents could not help scolding their little child.
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There were too many sights to see in a day or two.
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満場一致というわけにはいかないけれど、君の提案は採択されたよ。
It was by no means unanimous but your proposal was selected.
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We can't really throw it away!
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
going, journey
On: コウ, ギョウ, アン
Kun: い.く, ゆ.く, -ゆ.き, -ゆき, -い.き, -いき, おこな.う, おこ.なう
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