いわんや（いわんや）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 2
Meaning: let alone / not to mention
Example sentences
- 大人でも難しい、いわんや子供をや。 — It's hard even for adults, let alone children.
- 経験者でも迷う、いわんや初心者をや。 — Even experienced people hesitate, let alone beginners.
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