豈あに

adverb

never; by no means; not at all

Archaic adverb used with a negative verb to express strong denial. Found in classical texts and set phrases; not used in modern conversation.

• 豈あに図はからんや、かかる事じ態たいになろうとは。

  Who could have imagined that things would come to such a pass? (archaic)

adverb

why; what for

Archaic rhetorical question word, often implying 'why should...?' or 'how could...?'. Not used in modern Japanese outside of classical references.

• 豈あにに之これを為なさんや。

  Why would one do such a thing? (archaic)