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About に限らず
に限らず is a sentence pattern in Japanese used that highlights when something is 'not just (A), but (B) too', or 'not only (A), but also (B)'. It is a combination of に, the う-Verb 限る 'to limit', and the literary auxiliary verb ず, which connects with verbs in the same way, and carries the same meaning as ない.
This structure will appear after nouns, before the (B) part of the sentence will go on to explain things that can be included in the same scope or category as (A).
This structure will appear after nouns, before the (B) part of the sentence will go on to explain things that can be included in the same scope or category as (A).
- USJは週末に限らず、平日でも多くの人で賑わっています。USJ is crowded not only on weekends, but also on weekdays.
- この遊園地は子供に限らず、大人でも楽しめます。This amusement park is enjoyable not only for children, but also for adults.
- このカフェは女性に限らず、男性の方にも人気があります。This café is popular not only with women, but also with men.
- このブランドは日本だけに限らず、韓国でも中国でも愛されています。This brand is loved not only in Japan, but also in Korea and China.
- 新しい言語を習う場合、文法に限らず、その国の文化もニュアンスも同じぐらい勉強したほうがいい。When learning a new language, you should study not only the grammar, but also the culture and nuances of the country, if possible.
Synonyms
のみならず
Not only...but, Not just...but, What is more
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だけでなく
Not only… but also
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はもちろん
Not only but also, Let alone, Not to mention, Of course
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ばかりでなく
Not only…but also, As well as
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をはじめ
Not only...but also..., Starting with
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はもとより
Not only... but also, Let alone, Of course,
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Examples
均整で良い姿になるために、夏に限らず、年中運動すべきです。
In order to have a well-balanced appearance, we should exercise not only in summer, but throughout the year.
イエローストーン火山の爆発の可能性は、アメリカに限らず世界レベルの問題だ。
The possibility of the Yellowstone super volcano erupting is a problem not only in the U.S., but also on an international level.
ペラペラになるためには勉強に限らず練習を積むことが大切だ。
In order to become fluent, it is important to not only study, but also to practice.
マンションに限らず、綺麗な部屋なら住んでみたい。
Not just apartments, but if there are beautiful rooms I want to try living there.
酔っ払いに限らず、お酒を飲んでいる人と話すのが苦手です。
Not only drunks, but I dislike talking to people who are drinking alcohol.
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