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～どころか (dokoroka) - Far from / Let alone
[Noun/Verb plain form] + どころか
Quick answer
[Noun/Verb plain form] + どころか means "Far from / Let alone / Not to mention". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Far from / Let alone / Not to mention
Explanation
Expresses that the reality is far from what is stated, often more extreme.
Examples
彼は謝るどころか、怒り出した。
かれはあやまるどころか、おこりだした。
Far from apologizing, he got angry.
暇どころか、忙しすぎる。
ひまどころか、いそがしすぎる。
Far from being free, I'm too busy.
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[Noun/Verb plain form] + どころか
Which sentence correctly uses "～どころか (dokoroka) - Far from / Let alone"?