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N1
〜に足りない
Meaning
Indicates not being worth enough or important enough to do so. Typically appears as 「取るに足りない」 (not worth mentioning), describing something trivial not even worth treating as an issue.
Examples
- あの件は取るに足りない些細なミスだ。 That matter is a trivial mistake not worth worrying about.
- 相手にするに足りない、つまらない挑発だ。 It is a worthless provocation not worth paying attention to.
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