はずがな
Meanings
Adjective (い)
Expression
Usually written in kana
1. it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
Top 1900
Composed of
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
Examples (37 in total)
That can't be right.
He can't be young.
No, it cannot be true.
He cannot be an artist.
She cannot have broken her promise.
Nancy cannot have told a lie.
She cannot have done it.
The story cannot be true.
The rumor cannot be true.
That man can't have committed suicide.
He cannot have told a lie.
He cannot have said that.
The report cannot be true.
This can't be a real diamond.
Such drastic economic growth cannot be sustained.
The teacher can't have said such a thing.
He can't have read this book.
She can not have said such a thing.
What he said cannot be true.
It cannot have rained during the night.
She cannot have seen me at the party.
Mike can't have done such a thing.
The driver couldn't have stopped at the signal.
John cannot be living in London now.
He can't have said such a stupid thing.
There cannot be any tea left in the pot.
He cannot have done such a silly thing.
He cannot be an honest man to do such a thing.
The boy cannot have stolen my umbrella.
Her story can't be true. She often tells lies.
They can't have gone out because the light's on.
The road is dusty. It cannot have rained yesterday.
He cannot be a gentleman to say such a rude thing.
You can't be hungry. You had a snack a few minutes ago.
That can't be Mary. She's in the hospital now.
She cannot be staying at this hotel, because she has gone back to Canada.
She cannot be over twenty.