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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". Mastering this N3 structure builds fluency for reading and listening. Full examples and exercises are below.

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.
彼—He謝—Thank怒—Anger
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.
忙—Busy

Practice this grammar

[Noun/Verb plain form] + どころか

Which sentence correctly uses "～どころか (dokoroka) - Far from / Let alone"?

Vocabulary from these examples

彼HeN3謝ThankN3怒AngerN3忙BusyN3彼He

Last updated Jul 4, 2026