This means 'only' or 'just'. It is like 〜だけ, but you use it in more formal writing.
Noun + のみPrimary
Verb [dictionary form] + のみ
Verb [た-form] + のみ
This means 'only' or 'just'. It is like 〜だけ, but you use it in more formal writing.
会員の方のみ入場できます。
Only members may enter.
彼はただ一言、謝罪の言葉を述べたのみであった。
He only stated a single word of apology, and that was all.
この問題は、日本のみならず、世界中で議論されている。
This problem is being debated not only in Japan, but all over the world.
人生は楽しいことのみではない。
Life is not only about fun things.
応募は、このフォームから送信するのみで完了します。
Application is completed just by submitting through this form.
This word feels very serious. It is like a formal 'only'. You often see it on important signs or in official papers. It makes the rule very clear and strong.
This is different from だけ. Both mean 'only'. のみ is for writing or formal talks. だけ is for daily speaking. のみ is also different from しか〜ない. しか〜ない means 'only' but feels negative. It means 'not enough'. のみ does not have this negative feeling.
Use this when you want to say "not only... but also...". It is a polite way to add more important information. For example, you can say "not only in Japan, but also overseas".
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