それどころか
Meanings
Conjunction
Usually written in kana
1. on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
On the contrary, I assumed it was our first meeting and started introducing myself.
Pitch accent
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れど
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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 ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
Examples (10 in total)
On the contrary, they won't even try to make eye contact.
On the contrary, they welcomed me in as family.
"I believe you like your job." "On the contrary, I hate it."
On the contrary, I assumed it was our first meeting and started introducing myself.
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.
On the contrary, with this fever, it is doubtful whether I can go to university tomorrow.
I didn't like him much, in fact I hated him.