Translation guide
Expresses strong refusal or disbelief that something will happen. Japanese uses various emphatic negative expressions depending on formality and intensity.
Literally 'absolutely not'. A firm, clear refusal. Can be used in various situations.
There's not a chance of that happening.
Means 'impossible' or 'unthinkable'. Very common in casual speech to reject an idea.
There's not a chance he'd be late.
Expresses disbelief or 'no way'. Often used as an interjection. Can be followed by a negative sentence.
No way, that can't be true.
Strong denial, 'absolutely not' or 'outrageous'. Often used to refuse compliments or offers.
There's not a chance I would do such a thing.
Literally 'it's not a joke'. Used to strongly reject something as absurd. Can sound rough.
Not a chance, I can't believe that story.
To state that something has no possibility of occurring.
Directly means 'the probability is zero'. Used in both casual and formal contexts.
There's not a chance he'll win.
Means 'there is no prospect/hope'. Slightly formal, often used in business or serious talk.
There's not a chance of success.
Literally 'not one in ten thousand'. Emphasizes extreme improbability.
There's not a chance in a million of that coincidence.
ありえない is more subjective, expressing that something is unthinkable or against common sense. 絶対にない is a more objective, absolute denial. In casual speech, ありえない is very common among younger speakers.
It's unthinkable that he would lie.
He would absolutely never lie.
Do not translate 'not a chance' literally as チャンスではない. That means 'it is not an opportunity', which is completely different. Use the expressions above instead.