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JLPT N2 Neutral

〜dokoro ka

Express 'far from', 'not just', 'not only', or 'to say nothing of'.

Stronger contrast - "far from it, actually..." - often flips the expected direction entirely.

Formation

Explanation

The ～どころか grammar point is used to emphasize that reality is far from what one might expect or that something is not only one way, but actually goes beyond it. It can be translated as 'far from', 'not just', or 'to say nothing of'.

Example sentences

  • Far from just being good at singing, he sounds like a professional singer.

    Kare wa uta ga jōzu dokoro ka, puro no kashu mitai da.

  • This dish is not just delicious, it’s absolutely the best.

    Kono ryōri wa oishii dokoro ka, saikō no aji da.

  • She’s far from just a friend; she’s my best friend.

    Kanojo wa tada no tomodachi dokoro ka, watashi no shin’yū da.

  • Not only can he speak English, he also speaks three other languages.

    Kare wa eigo ga dekiru dokoro ka, hoka no mittsu no gengo mo hanaseru.

Not Only Limited To (Far From)