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〜どころではない・〜どころか

JLPT N2

Pattern

Explanation

Used to deny or reject something as being out of the question, often followed by a statement that shows the situation is much worse or completely different.

Usage

Often used to express that something is far beyond or contrary to expectation.

Formation

Attach to the plain form of verbs, adjectives, or nouns. For な-adjectives and nouns, use な/である or の/である before attaching.

Examples

彼は風邪どころではなく、肺炎で入院することになった。

かれはかぜどころではなく、はいえんでにゅういんすることになった。

It wasn't just a cold — he had pneumonia and had to be hospitalized.

忙しすぎて、旅行どころではないよ。

いそがしすぎて、りょこうどころではないよ。

I'm way too busy — there's no way I can think about taking a trip.

彼は謝るどころか、私のせいにしてきた。

かれはあやまるどころか、わたしのせいにしてきた。

Far from apologizing, he blamed it on me.

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