〜はおろか

N1

let alone ~

Structure

Noun + はおろか

Explanation

「〜はおろか」 means "let alone ~". Structure: Noun + はおろか. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

kyuuka wa oroka, teihaku no jikan sae nai.

Let alone vacation, there is not even time for the anchorage.

kyuuka wa oroka, norikae no jikan sae nai.

Let alone vacation, there is not even time for the transfer (trains).

kyuuka wa oroka, anshou no jikan sae nai.

Let alone vacation, there is not even time for the recitation.

kyuuka wa oroka, seiyou no jikan sae nai.

Let alone vacation, there is not even time for the rest.

kyuuka wa oroka, shiiku no jikan sae nai.

Let alone vacation, there is not even time for the raising (animals).

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