JLPT N1
～ならまだしも
if it were ~, it would still be acceptable, but; ~ would be fine, but
Structure / Usage
Noun + ならまだしも / Verb (plain) + ならまだしも
Example Sentences
冗談ならまだしも、本気で言っているなら問題だ。
If it were a joke, that would be fine, but if you're serious, it's a problem.
少し遅れるならまだしも、一時間も遅刻するのは許せない。
Being a little late would be acceptable, but being an hour late is unforgivable.
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