~はおろか
let alone; not to mention; needless to say ~
JLPT
N1
構造
N + はおろか
意味
✦ Expressing something that is not only obvious but also...
✦ Used to indicate a simpler, easier state that cannot even be achieved. AはおろかB: not to mention B, A is at a higher level than B. The B clause often carries a negation meaning.
✦ Used to indicate a simpler, easier state that cannot even be achieved. AはおろかB: not to mention B, A is at a higher level than B. The B clause often carries a negation meaning.
彼
は
敬語
はおろか
、
簡単
な
日本語
さえできない
。
He can't even use simple Japanese, let alone use honorific language.
内
の
妹
は
内気
で
、
人前
スピーチ
はおろか
簡単
な
挨拶
さえできない
。
My younger sister is shy and can't even give a simple greeting, let alone give a public speech.
彼
は
テニス
の
国内大会
はおろか
世界大会
にも
選手
として
選
ばれた
。
He was selected as a player not only for national tennis tournaments but also for world tournaments.
クラス
委員
の
彼
は
、
勉強
はおろか
スポーツ
でも
クラス
で
一番
だ
。
He is the class representative and is the best in his class not only in studies but also in sports.
注記
✦ Similar meaning to "~どころか".
✦ Often used in structures like: AはおろかBも/さえ/まで.
