N2
おろか (oroka)
おろか
foolish, stupid; to say nothing of, let alone
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Primarily functions as a conjunction "〜はおろか" meaning "let alone" or "not to mention," used to indicate that something even more difficult or impossible is true. Can also be an adjective meaning "foolish," but the conjunctive use is common at N2.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は日本語はおろか、英語も全く話せない。
He can't speak English at all, let alone Japanese.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "おろか"!
私は漢字_______、ひらがなもまだ読めない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「AはおろかBも〜ない」は、「Bさえできないのだから、Aはもっとできない」という意味を表します。
English: "A はおろか B も〜ない" means "You can't even do B, so you certainly can't do A."
English: "A はおろか B も〜ない" means "You can't even do B, so you certainly can't do A."
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