~はもとより JLPT N2
〜wa moto yori
Expressing that something is obvious, and there is also something else.
Formation
Noun1 + はもとより, Noun2 + も
Explanation
The ~はもとより grammar point is used to emphasize that something is obvious or a given, and on top of that, there’s another aspect to consider. It translates to 'not only…but also…' or 'of course…and also…'.
Example sentences
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I'm studying not only English, but also Spanish.
Eigo wa moto yori, supeingo mo benkyou shite imasu.
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She’s not only good at cooking, but also at making sweets.
Kanojo wa ryouri wa moto yori, okashi tsukuri mo tokui desu.
このホテルは部屋の清潔さはもとより、サービスも素晴らしいです。
This hotel not only has clean rooms but also great service.
Kono hoteru wa heya no seiketsusa wa moto yori, saabisu mo subarashii desu.
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He’s not only good at music, but also skilled at drawing.
Kare wa ongaku wa moto yori, e mo jouzu desu.