Mimi Kara Oboeru N2 Grammar: 67. ~どころか
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Mimi Kara Oboeru N2 Grammar: 67. ~どころか
67. ~どころか。。。(dokoroka)
a. Meaning: not just to the extent of ~, but even… (emphasising the second part)
b. Connection: 名詞/[動詞・い形容詞・な形容詞]の普通体 ただし、な形容詞表在形に[だ]はつかない
Examples:
1, 勉強が忙しくて、友達と遊ぶどころか、うちでテレビを見る時間もない。
I am so busy studying that I do not even have time to watch TV, let alone go out with friends.
2, 喉が痛くて、ご飯を食べるどころか水も飲めない。
My throat is so sore I cannot even drink water, let alone eat.
3, この絵は100万円した。しかし私はこの絵には100万円どころか200万円のかちがあるとおもう。
This painting is valued at 1 million yen. But for me, far from being worth just 1 million yen, it is worth 2 million.
4, 評判お映画を見に行ったのだが、面白いどころか退屈で、途中で帰ってしまった。
I went to see a famous film, but far from being good it was boring, so I left halfway through.
5, [お宅のおじいさんの病気、治った?] Has your grandfather recovered from his illness?
->・[ええ、それ(/治った)どころか、前より元気になったみたいよ] Yes, not only has he recovered, he seems healthier than before.
・[それが、治るどころか悪化して、入院したんですよ] Actually, far from recovering he got worse and had to go into hospital.