JLPT N3

まさか

No way; I can't believe it

Structure

まさか + Sentence | まさか + Verb plain form/Noun/い-adj/な-adj だろう/とは

Use まさか to express strong disbelief or surprise, often when something unexpected or improbable has happened or is being suggested.

まさか彼がそんなことをするとは。

I can't believe he would do such a thing.

Using 'まさか' as a direct negative answer like 'No' when expressing simple disagreement.

Picture someone shaking their head in disbelief – that's the feeling 'まさか' conveys.

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