〜のみならず: This means 'not only X, but also Y'. It shows that something is true for more than just X.

Dictionary

〜のみならず

This means 'not only X, but also Y'. It shows that something is true for more than just X.

N1 KMT8FormalStandardCompound ParticleWritten OnlyNot Limited ToGrammar

Noun + のみならずPrimary

Verb [dictionary form] + のみならず

い-Adjective + のみならず

な-Adjective + である + のみならず

Clause + のみならず

This means 'not only X, but also Y'. It shows that something is true for more than just X.

村上春樹の作品は、日本国内のみならず、海外でも高く評価された。

Haruki Murakami's works were highly acclaimed not only in Japan, but also overseas.

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeLiterature Culture & Traditions

再生可能エネルギーは、環境を守るのみならず、新たな雇用をも生み出す。

Renewable energy not only protects the environment but also creates new jobs.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeNature & Environment Work & Career Science & Math

彼は約束の時間に遅れたのみならず、謝罪の言葉一つもなかった。

Not only was he late for the appointment, but he didn't even offer a single word of apology.

NeutralPastNegativeSentence EndingDeclarativeDaily Life Emotions & Psychology

このソフトウェアは機能が豊富なのみならず、操作も非常に簡単です。

This software is not only rich in features, but it is also very easy to operate.

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeTechnology

彼女のプレゼンテーションは内容が的確であるのみならず、話し方も説得力がある。

Her presentation was not only precise in its content, but her speaking style was also persuasive.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Work & Career

This is like saying "not only X, but also Y." It is very formal. You use it in writing or speeches. It is more formal than "dake de naku." It is also more formal than "bakari ka." "Bakari ka" often shows surprise. This grammar is different from "wa motoyori." "Wa motoyori" means the first thing is already known.

Don't use this when you talk with friends. It sounds too formal. For example, do not say "This movie is not only interesting, but also moving" to your friend using this grammar.

Use this when you want to say "not only X, but also Y". It shows that something is true for more than just one thing. You can use it to make your point stronger.

Often confused with(1)

〜にとどまらず

This means something is not only in one place. It also goes to other places. It is like saying "not just X, but also Y."

More formal alternatives(3)

〜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.

〜はもとより

A is a given, but also B; not only A, but also B. This is a formal expression used to add an item (B) to an already obvious or expected item (A). It is a more formal equivalent of 〜はもちろん.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜にとどまらず

This means something is not only in one place. It also goes to other places. It is like saying "not just X, but also Y."

Dialect / slang variants(1)

〜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.

〜い / 〜かった

This is the basic form of an い-adjective. It describes a quality of something. You use it for present or past qualities.

〜だ / 〜だった

This means 'is' or 'was'. It is the casual way to say 〜です and 〜でした.

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Dictionary

〜のみならず

This means 'not only X, but also Y'. It shows that something is true for more than just X.

N1 KMT8FormalStandardCompound ParticleWritten OnlyNot Limited ToGrammar

Noun + のみならずPrimary

Verb [dictionary form] + のみならず

い-Adjective + のみならず

な-Adjective + である + のみならず

Clause + のみならず

This means 'not only X, but also Y'. It shows that something is true for more than just X.

村上春樹の作品は、日本国内のみならず、海外でも高く評価された。

Haruki Murakami's works were highly acclaimed not only in Japan, but also overseas.

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeLiterature Culture & Traditions

再生可能エネルギーは、環境を守るのみならず、新たな雇用をも生み出す。

Renewable energy not only protects the environment but also creates new jobs.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeNature & Environment Work & Career Science & Math

彼は約束の時間に遅れたのみならず、謝罪の言葉一つもなかった。

Not only was he late for the appointment, but he didn't even offer a single word of apology.

NeutralPastNegativeSentence EndingDeclarativeDaily Life Emotions & Psychology

このソフトウェアは機能が豊富なのみならず、操作も非常に簡単です。

This software is not only rich in features, but it is also very easy to operate.

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeTechnology

彼女のプレゼンテーションは内容が的確であるのみならず、話し方も説得力がある。

Her presentation was not only precise in its content, but her speaking style was also persuasive.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Work & Career

Don't use this when you talk with friends. It sounds too formal. For example, do not say "This movie is not only interesting, but also moving" to your friend using this grammar.

Use this when you want to say "not only X, but also Y". It shows that something is true for more than just one thing. You can use it to make your point stronger.

Often confused with(1)

〜にとどまらず

This means something is not only in one place. It also goes to other places. It is like saying "not just X, but also Y."

More formal alternatives(3)

〜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.

〜はもとより

A is a given, but also B; not only A, but also B. This is a formal expression used to add an item (B) to an already obvious or expected item (A). It is a more formal equivalent of 〜はもちろん.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜にとどまらず

This means something is not only in one place. It also goes to other places. It is like saying "not just X, but also Y."

Dialect / slang variants(1)

〜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.

〜い / 〜かった

This is the basic form of an い-adjective. It describes a quality of something. You use it for present or past qualities.

〜だ / 〜だった

This means 'is' or 'was'. It is the casual way to say 〜です and 〜でした.

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〜のみならず

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Contrasts1

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Less formal alternatives(1)

Dialect / slang variants(1)

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〜のみならず

Patterns5

Meaning

Examples5

Contrasts1

Restrictions1

Discourse Function1

Compare with6

Often confused with(1)

More formal alternatives(3)

Less formal alternatives(1)

Dialect / slang variants(1)

Prerequisites3

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