〜どころではない

N2

this is no time for ~

Structure

Noun + どころではない

Explanation

「〜どころではない」 means "this is no time for ~". Structure: Noun + どころではない. This is a JLPT N2 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

isogashikute keiyu dokoro de wa arimasen.

I am so busy that this is no time for the via.

isogashikute yoyaku dokoro de wa arimasen.

I am so busy that this is no time for the reservation.

isogashikute taizai dokoro de wa arimasen.

I am so busy that this is no time for the stay.

isogashikute kyuujo dokoro de wa arimasen.

I am so busy that this is no time for the rescue.

isogashikute henkyaku dokoro de wa arimasen.

I am so busy that this is no time for the returning (items).

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