おろか

疎 か

Common word

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

    not to mention ..., needless to say ..., not to speak of ..., not only ...
    after 〜は or 〜も
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 私の連れは疲れすぎていて走るのはおろか、歩くこともできない、と言った。
      My companion said that she was too tired to walk, let alone run.

  2. adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

    negligent, neglectful, careless, remiss
    word usually written using kana alone
    archaic