取(と)るに足(た)らない

とるにたらない
expression
insignificant; trivial; not worth considering
1. insignificant; trivial; not worth considering
Describes something so minor or unimportant that it does not merit attention or discussion. Literally 'not sufficient to take up.'
取(と)るに足(た)らない問題(もんだい)だ。
It's a trivial problem.
そんな取(と)るに足(た)らないことで悩(なや)むな。
Don't worry about something so insignificant.
彼(かれ)は取(と)るに足(た)らない人物(じんぶつ)だと思(おも)われていたが、のちに大(おお)きな功績(こうせき)を残(のこ)した。
He was considered an insignificant person, but later left behind great achievements.

A literary expression meaning "not worth taking up" or "not worth considering." Has an elevated, slightly formal tone and is commonly encountered in writing, speeches, and formal conversation.

STRUCTURE:
Composed of 取(と)る (to take) + に (particle) + 足(た)らない (not sufficient). The underlying meaning is "not sufficient to be taken up [for discussion/attention]."

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 取(と)るに足(た)らない問題(もんだい): a trivial problem
  • 取(と)るに足(た)らない話(はなし): a trivial matter
  • 取(と)るに足(た)らない存在(そんざい): an insignificant existence
  • 取(と)るに足(た)らない人物(じんぶつ): an insignificant person

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • くだらない: worthless; stupid — more colloquial and dismissive, often expressing contempt. 取(と)るに足(た)らない is more measured and literary.
  • たいしたことない: no big deal — casual and reassuring. 取(と)るに足(た)らない is more formal and definitive.
  • つまらない: boring; trivial — broader in meaning; can mean "boring" or "worthless." 取(と)るに足(た)らない specifically means "not worth considering."
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