じゃない
janai
Casual
Translations
1.
is not
2.
isn't
Notes
The phrase 'じゃない' is used in casual speech to negate a statement. It is the informal form of 'ではありません' or 'ではない', which are used in more formal contexts. It is often used in everyday conversation among friends or in informal settings.
Examples
それは本当じゃない。
Sore wa hontou janai.
That is not true.
彼は学生じゃない。
Kare wa gakusei janai.
He is not a student.
今日は雨じゃない。
Kyou wa ame janai.
It is not raining today.