JLPT N1
～て済むことではない（てすむことではない）
cannot be resolved by; is not enough to solve
Structure / Usage
Verb (て-form) + 済むことではない
Example Sentences
謝って済むことではない。
An apology is not enough to resolve this.
お金を返して済むことではない。
Returning the money is not enough to settle this.
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