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How do you say "This isn't it" in Japanese?

Use this at a restaurant when something is wrong and you need help.

This isn't it

トラブル

Use これじゃないです (kore janaidesu) at a restaurant when something is wrong and you need help. Treat it as a fixed phrase you learn as one practical chunk.

Answer

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これじゃないです

これ じゃないです

kore janaidesu

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Quick use

Use これじゃないです (kore janaidesu) at a restaurant when something is wrong and you need help. Learn it as a ready-to-use line you can say smoothly.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
  • Once it feels automatic, it becomes much easier to use under pressure.

Practical note

Restaurant staff are usually listening for the key item or problem, so a short clear line works well.