Vocab Info

N1 Particle

どころparticle used to indicate that what precedes it is an extreme example and strongly negates it

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Particle

      1.

      the place for, the time for, the level of

      usu. with neg. sentence; indicates that what precedes it is at odds with the seriousness or true extent of the situation

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    どころ

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      仕事(しごと)(いそが)しくて食事(しょくじ)()どころではない。

      I'm so busy with work, I don't even have time to eat, let alone anything else. {particle used to indicate that what precedes it is an extreme example and strongly negates it}

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      体調(たいちょう)(くず)したのでジムに()どころではありません。

      I'm in no condition to go to the gym because I'm feeling unwell. {particle used to indicate that what precedes it is an extreme example and strongly negates it}

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      受験(じゅけん)(いっ)週間(しゅうかん)()(ひか)えているから映画(えいが)()どころではない。

      I'm holding exams in a week, so I'm in no position to be watching movies. {particle used to indicate that what precedes it is an extreme example and strongly negates it}

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      電気(でんき)()まれば(さむ)どころでは()まない。凍死(とうし)してしまうかもしれない。

      If the electricity goes out, it won't just be cold, it could be extremely severe. We might even freeze to death. {particle used to indicate that what precedes it is an extreme example and strongly negates it}

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      最高(さいこう)気温(きおん)四十(よんじゅう)()なのにエアコンが(こわ)れて使(つか)えない。(あつ)どころ(さわ)ぎではない…。

      Even though the highest temperature is 40 degrees, the air conditioner is broken and unusable. It's not just hot, it's beyond that... {particle used to indicate that what precedes it is an extreme example and strongly negates it}

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