～はもちろん～も JLPT N3 Neutral

Formation

Noun1 + はもちろん + Noun2 + も

Explanation

The ～はもちろん～も grammar point is used to emphasize that not only the first thing mentioned is included, but also the second thing. It can be translated as 'not only... but also' or 'of course... and...' in English. This grammar phrase can be used with nouns.

Example sentences

• 彼は数学はもちろん、英語も得意です。

  Not only is he good at math, but he is also good at English.

  Kare wa suugaku wa mochiron, eigo mo tokui desu.

• このレストランは和食はもちろん、洋食も美味しいです。

  This restaurant not only has delicious Japanese food but also delicious Western food.

  Kono resutoran wa washoku wa mochiron, youshoku mo oishii desu.

• 私の趣味は音楽はもちろん、読書も大好きです。

  My hobbies are not only listening to music, but I also love reading.

  Watashi no shumi wa ongaku wa mochiron, dokusho mo daisuki desu.

• 東京は観光はもちろん、ビジネスも盛んです。

  Tokyo is not only famous for sightseeing but also has a thriving business scene.

  Toukyou wa kankou wa mochiron, bijinesu mo sakan desu.

Not Only But Also (Emphatic Addition)

• ～ばかりか〜も JLPT N2
• Noun もさることながら Noun も JLPT N1
• ～のみならず～も JLPT N2
• Noun にとどまらず～も JLPT N1
• Verbる にとどまらず～も JLPT N1