JLPT N1

Noun dake dewa sumanai

Expresses 'it can't be settled with just...', 'cannot be resolved merely by...'.

Formation

Explanation

「Noun + だけではすまない」indicates that simply doing or providing the noun is not sufficient to resolve or finish a matter. Something more is required.

Example sentences

  • This problem cannot be settled with just an apology.

    Kono mondai wa shazai dake dewa sumanai.

  • She’s angry, so just giving her sweets won't fix it.

    Kanojo ga okotte iru kara, okashi o ageta dake dewa sumanai yo.

  • Success on this project cannot be achieved with mere effort.

    Kono purojekuto no seikou wa doryoku dake dewa sumanai.

  • We can’t just finish with fundraising; we also need a real business plan.

    Shikin choutatsu dake dewa sumanai, jissai no bijinesu puran mo hitsuyou da.