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不可能
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impossible
この問題は不可能だ
This problem is impossible
general
Not possible; impossible to do or achieve
この目標は不可能だと思います
I think this goal is impossible
不可能な任務を与えられた
I was given an impossible mission
Often used to express that something cannot be done or achieved under any circumstances
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
While '不可能' can be used in formal contexts, it is also common in everyday conversation to express frustration or disbelief about a situation.
Gold Rule
Negation
'不可能' is the negative form of '可能' (possible). It is often used to emphasize that something cannot be done or achieved.
Word Origin
Combination of 不 (negative prefix) + 可能 (possible)
Usage Notes
Often used in formal and informal contexts to describe situations, tasks, or goals that cannot be achieved. Can be softened with expressions like "ほぼ不可能" (almost impossible) to express a high degree of difficulty rather than absolute impossibility.
Word Breakdown
不
not
prefix可能
possible
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