「わけにはいかない」- Cannot Do Something

Explanation

This expression is used to indicate that something "cannot be done" or "is not allowed."

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb Dictionary Form + わけにはいかない	Verb Dictionary Form	Indicates that due to certain reasons or circumstances, something cannot be done.

Basic Usage

• Verb Dictionary Form + わけにはいかない
  • Expresses that a specific action or behavior cannot be carried out due to certain reasons.
  • Example:
    • 重要じゅうような会議かいぎだから、責任者せきにんしゃの私わたしが遅おくれているわけにはいかない。
    • Juuyou na kaigi da kara, sekininsha no watashi ga okurete iru wake ni wa ikanai.
    • Because it's an important meeting, as the person in charge, I cannot be late.
      

Deep Dive

"〜わけにはいかない" is mainly used to express that, under certain circumstances, something cannot be done due to a sense of obligation, social norms, or personal judgment. This expression often carries a strong sense of responsibility or moral constraint.

Examples

• 重要じゅうような約束やくそくだから、守まもらないわけにはいかない。
• Juuyou na yakusoku da kara, mamoranai wake ni wa ikanai.
• Because it's an important promise, I cannot not keep it.
  

• 病気びょうきの子供こどもがいるのに、仕事しごとを休やすむわけにはいかない。
• Byouki no kodomo ga iru noni, shigoto o yasumu wake ni wa ikanai.
• Even though I have a sick child, I cannot take time off work.
  

Summary

The grammar point 「わけにはいかない」 is very practical in daily life, helping to express situations where something cannot be done due to moral, social, or personal principles.