それどころか
Meanings
Conjunction
Usually written in kana
1. on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
Pitch accent
れど
ころか
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Composed of
(not) so much; (not) that much
Composed of
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
Examples (5 in total)
He is not rich. On the contrary, he is deep in debt.
Mary is not poor. On the contrary, she is quite rich.
"Have you finished it?" "On the contrary, I've just begun."
Tom is not a lazy boy. As a matter of fact, he works hard.
I didn't like him much, in fact I hated him.