〜のみならず: This means 'not only X, but also Y'. Y is often more important or surprising than X.

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〜のみならず

This means 'not only X, but also Y'. Y is often more important or surprising than X.

N1 KMT8FormalStandardCompound ParticleMixedCompound Addition And EscalationGrammar

Noun + のみならずPrimary

Verb [dictionary form] + のみならず

Verb [た-form] + のみならず

い-Adjective + のみならず

な-Adjective + である + のみならず

This means 'not only X, but also Y'. Y is often more important or surprising than X.

この企業は、地域経済のみならず、環境保護活動にも力を入れている。

This company contributes not only to the local economy but is also active in environmental protection.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Nature & Environment

その災害は、家屋を破壊したのみならず、多くの人々の心にも深い傷を残した。

That disaster not only destroyed houses but also left deep scars on the hearts of many people.

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeNature & Environment Emotions & Psychology

最近の若者は、本を読まないのみならず、新聞さえ読まない。

Young people these days not only don't read books, they don't even read newspapers.

FormalNon PastNegativeMid SentenceDeclarativeCulture & Traditions Education

この事件は、関係者のみならず、一般市民にも大きな衝撃を与えています。

This incident is causing great shock not only to those involved, but also to the general public.

PoliteProgressiveAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativePolitics & Law Emotions & Psychology

国内のみならず海外の市場も視野に入れた戦略が必要だ。

A strategy that takes into account not only the domestic market but also overseas markets is necessary.

FormalNon PastAffirmativePrenominalNecessityBusiness & Finance

This is like saying 'not only A, but also B'. It is a very formal way to say it. You use it in writing or speeches. It is different from 〜だけでなく. That phrase is used in talking and writing. This phrase is also different from 〜にとどまらず. That phrase means something is not limited to one thing. This phrase just adds another important thing.

Don't use this when you talk to friends. For example, don't say "You are smart, and not only that, you are kind" to your friend. This phrase is for very formal writing or speeches. It is not for everyday talking.

Use this when you want to say "not only A, but also B." It shows that B is even more important or surprising than A. It helps you add stronger ideas.

More formal alternatives(2)

〜ばかりか

This means "not only X, but also Y." You use it when something is true for X, and also true for Y. Often, Y is more surprising than X.

〜だけでなく

This means 'not only A, but also B'. You use it to add new information. The new information (B) is often more important than A.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

た形

This shows an action finished in the past. It also shows something that was true before now.

ない形

This is how you make a verb negative. It means "do not" or "will not." It is the casual way to say 〜ません.

〜のみ

This means 'only' or 'just'. It is like 〜だけ, but you use it in more formal writing.

〜だけでなく

This means 'not only A, but also B'. You use it to add new information. The new information (B) is often more important than A.

〜ばかりでなく

This means 'not only... but also'. You use it to add more information. The second part is often more important or surprising.

〜ぬ

This is an old way to say "not." It means the same as the modern "〜ない."

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Dictionary

〜のみならず

This means 'not only X, but also Y'. Y is often more important or surprising than X.

N1 KMT8FormalStandardCompound ParticleMixedCompound Addition And EscalationGrammar

Noun + のみならずPrimary

Verb [dictionary form] + のみならず

Verb [た-form] + のみならず

い-Adjective + のみならず

な-Adjective + である + のみならず

This means 'not only X, but also Y'. Y is often more important or surprising than X.

この企業は、地域経済のみならず、環境保護活動にも力を入れている。

This company contributes not only to the local economy but is also active in environmental protection.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Nature & Environment

その災害は、家屋を破壊したのみならず、多くの人々の心にも深い傷を残した。

That disaster not only destroyed houses but also left deep scars on the hearts of many people.

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeNature & Environment Emotions & Psychology

最近の若者は、本を読まないのみならず、新聞さえ読まない。

Young people these days not only don't read books, they don't even read newspapers.

FormalNon PastNegativeMid SentenceDeclarativeCulture & Traditions Education

この事件は、関係者のみならず、一般市民にも大きな衝撃を与えています。

This incident is causing great shock not only to those involved, but also to the general public.

PoliteProgressiveAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativePolitics & Law Emotions & Psychology

国内のみならず海外の市場も視野に入れた戦略が必要だ。

A strategy that takes into account not only the domestic market but also overseas markets is necessary.

FormalNon PastAffirmativePrenominalNecessityBusiness & Finance

Use this when you want to say "not only A, but also B." It shows that B is even more important or surprising than A. It helps you add stronger ideas.

More formal alternatives(2)

〜ばかりか

This means "not only X, but also Y." You use it when something is true for X, and also true for Y. Often, Y is more surprising than X.

〜だけでなく

This means 'not only A, but also B'. You use it to add new information. The new information (B) is often more important than A.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

た形

This shows an action finished in the past. It also shows something that was true before now.

ない形

This is how you make a verb negative. It means "do not" or "will not." It is the casual way to say 〜ません.

〜のみ

This means 'only' or 'just'. It is like 〜だけ, but you use it in more formal writing.

〜だけでなく

This means 'not only A, but also B'. You use it to add new information. The new information (B) is often more important than A.

〜ばかりでなく

This means 'not only... but also'. You use it to add more information. The second part is often more important or surprising.

〜ぬ

This is an old way to say "not." It means the same as the modern "〜ない."

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〜のみならず

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〜のみならず

Patterns5

Meaning

Examples5

Contrasts1

Restrictions1

Discourse Function1

Compare with2

More formal alternatives(2)

Prerequisites7

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