Expresses that something is far inferior and cannot possibly compare to something else, emphasizing a vast difference in level, skill, or quality.
Noun + には及ぶべくもないPrimary
This means something is much worse than something else. It cannot compare at all. There is a very big difference in how good they are.
私の絵の技術など、プロの画家には及ぶべくもない。
My painting skills and the like are no match for a professional artist.
当時の技術では、現代のコンピューターの性能には及ぶべくもなかった。
With the technology of that time, it was no match for the performance of modern computers.
彼の才能には及ぶべくもないからといって、努力を怠ってはいけない。
Just because you are no match for his talent, you must not neglect to put in effort.
A社の市場シェアは巨大で、我が社の現状ではその規模には及ぶべくもなく、新たな戦略が必要だ。
Company A's market share is enormous, and in our company's current state, we are no match for that scale, thus a new strategy is needed.
先生の御高説には及ぶべくもないと存じますが、一点だけ質問よろしいでしょうか。
I know I am no match for your profound theory, Professor, but may I ask just one question?
This phrase is very strong. It shows a huge difference. One thing is much, much better than the other. It is like saying 'no comparison at all'.
This is like "~ni wa oyobanai." But "~ni wa oyobubeku mo nai" is much stronger. It means something cannot compare at all. "~ni wa oyobanai" can also mean "no need to do something." This grammar cannot mean that. It is also stronger than "~made mo nai." That means something is not even necessary.
Don't use this when you are talking to friends. For example, do not say "My cooking is not even close to yours" to a friend. This phrase is very formal. You only use it in serious writing. Think of official papers or speeches. It comes from old Japanese. That is why it sounds so formal.
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