～のみならず～も JLPT N2 Formal

Formation

Verb-casual + のみならず + (も), い-Adjective + のみならず + (も), な-Adjective + のみならず + (も), Noun + のみならず + (も)

Explanation

The ～のみならず～も grammar point is used to show that something applies not only to one thing, but also to another thing. This can be translated as 'not only... but also', or 'as well as' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.

Example sentences

• 彼は英語のみならず、フランス語も話せます。

  He can speak not only English but also French.

  Kare wa eigo nomi narazu, furansugo mo hanasemasu.

• このレストランは美味しいのみならず、雰囲気も素晴らしいです。

  Not only is this restaurant delicious, but the atmosphere is also great.

  Kono resutoran wa oishii nomi narazu, fun'iki mo subarashii desu.

• このアプリは便利のみならず、安全性も高いです。

  This app is not only convenient but also highly secure.

  Kono apuri wa benri nomi narazu, anzen-sei mo takai desu.

• 彼女は頭が良いのみならず、スポーツも得意です。

  She is not only smart but also good at sports.

  Kanojo wa atama ga ii nomi narazu, supootsu mo tokui desu.

Not Only But Also (Emphatic Addition)

• ～はもちろん～も JLPT N3
• ～ばかりか〜も JLPT N2
• Noun もさることながら Noun も JLPT N1
• Noun にとどまらず～も JLPT N1
• Verbる にとどまらず～も JLPT N1