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JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

〜ni kagitta koto dewa nai

Indicates that something is not only limited to; 'not only', 'not just'.

Formal, literary "not only limited to...".

Formation

Explanation

This grammar point is used to express that the statement is not only limited to the noun mentioned before it. In English, it can be translated as 'not only', 'not just', or sometimes 'not necessarily'. It underscores that what is being said is also true for other things or situations, not just for the specific noun stated.

Example sentences

  • This issue is not only limited to Japan.

    Kono mondai wa Nihon ni kagitta koto dewa nai.

  • English is not just limited to America.

    Eigo wa Amerika ni kagitta koto dewa nai.

  • Smartphone addiction is not only limited to young people.

    Sumaho no izonshou wa wakamono ni kagitta koto dewa nai.

  • Global warming is not just limited to us humans.

    Chikyuu ondanka wa wareware ningen ni kagitta koto dewa nai.

Not Only Limited To (Far From)