ならともかく
- Level
- N2
Usage
- Noun + ならともかく + main clause
- Clause (plain form) + ならともかく + main clause
Meanings
- 1
If it's A, fine, but B is the issue
- 2
Setting aside A, focus on B
- 3
A may be acceptable, but B matters more
Example sentences
3 sentences
休日、平日に朝から映画を見る時間はありません。
On a day off, maybe, but I don't have time to watch a movie from the morning on a weekday.
一度、毎日遅刻するのは困ります。
Once might be understandable, but being late every day is a problem.
家で着る、その服で会社に行くのはやめたほうがいいです。
It might be fine to wear that at home, but you'd better not wear it to the office.
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