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〜というものではない: it is not the case that

N2 · 10 Emphasis and attitude

Denies a common idea: that does not always mean this.

Plain form + というものではない (also というものでもない). Used to push back on an opinion: 高ければいいというものではない. More careful and polite than a flat denial.

Examples

It is not the case that you can be happy just because you have money.

Just finishing quickly isn't necessarily the point.

Study 〜というものではない in the course →