【JLPT N2 Grammar】〜のみならず(~nominarazu)

Explanation:〜のみならず

Meaning
"〜だけでなく"

"not only A, but also B"
A formal way of saying "not only... but also," similar to "〜ばかりでなく." It is often used in written or formal contexts, such as in speeches or reports, to add emphasis when listing multiple elements. This phrase highlights that something is not limited to one factor but also includes other additional factors.

Form
V(plain form) + のみならず
イA(plain form) + のみならず
ナA(である) + のみならず
N(である) + のみならず

Points

  1. Formal Tone: "〜のみならず" is more formal than similar expressions like "〜だけでなく" or "〜ばかりでなく."
  2. Expanding the Scope: It emphasizes that something is not just one thing but extends to other things as well.
  3. Used in Writing: This is commonly used in written contexts, including formal speeches, academic writing, and official reports.

JLPT Level
N2



Sample sentenes

トムさんは勉強べんきょうのみならず、スポーツもできる。
Tom is not only good at studying but also at sports.

このスマホはデザインのみならず性能せいのう素晴すばららしい。
This smartphone is not only well-designed but also has excellent performance.

NARUTOは日本にほんのみならず世界中せかいじゅう人気にんきがある。
NARUTO is popular not only in Japan but also around the world.

スマホゲームは子供こどものみならず大人おとなにも人気にんきがある。
Smartphone games are popular not only with children but also with adults.

マイケルさんは日本語にほんごのみならず中国語ちゅうごくごはなせる。
Michael can speak not only Japanese but also Chinese.

K-POPは韓国かんこくのみならずほかくにでも人気にんきがある。
K-POP is popular not only in Korea but also in other countries.

Vocabulary

Japanese
English
性能 せいのう performance
韓国 かんこく Korea

Similar sentence patterns

 

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