〜はおろか
Formation
N1LimitationComparisonFormal/Stiff
Meaning
Used to state that something is so obvious it goes without saying, usually followed by a negative statement emphasizing that even a basic or lesser thing is impossible.
Examples
彼は歩くのはおろか、立つことさえできない状態だ。
He is in a condition where he cannot even stand, let alone walk.
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