わけじゃない

Alternative writings: 訳じゃない
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It does not mean that...; it's not that... — a colloquial expression used to deny or to soften a conclusion.

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Examples

彼のことが嫌いなわけじゃないが、今は距離を置きたい。

It's not that I dislike him, but I want to keep my distance for now.

お金がないわけじゃないが、旅行には行けない。

It's not that I don't have money, but I can't go on the trip.

それが原因だというわけじゃないと思うよ。

I don't think that necessarily means it's the cause.

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