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～どころか (dokoroka) - Far from / Let alone

[Noun/Verb plain form] + どころか

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[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.

Significato

Far from / Let alone / Not to mention

Spiegazione

Expresses that the reality is far from what is stated, often more extreme.

Esempi

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。

Altro che scusarsi, si è perfino arrabbiato.

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。

Altro che libero, sono fin troppo occupato.

暇—Leisure 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"?

Vocaboli da questi esempi

彼HeN3 怒AngerN3 忙BusyN3 謝ThankN3 彼He 暇Leisure

Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026