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論外

Out of the question; not worth discussing.

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Noun, Na-adjective

Out of the Question / Not Worth Discussing

Refers to something so unreasonable, irrelevant, or unacceptable that it is completely unworthy of consideration or discussion.

Example

A 時給 500円 で 働いて くれ ない ?
B それ は 論外 です 。

[A:] Can you work for 500 yen an hour? [B:] That's not even worth considering.

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論外
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Out of the question; not worth discussing.
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