にとどまらず
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にとどまらず
ni todomarazu
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not limited to; not only… but also ~
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
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ni todomarazu
Post ID
51319
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📝 Usage Notes
not limited to; not only… but also ~
📖 How to use it
This pattern expresses that something is not confined to a certain scope, extending beyond it.
Attaches to
Attach to a noun, noun phrase, or a clause ending in a dictionary form (e.g., verb dictionary form) followed by にとどまらず.
This construction highlights that an action, phenomenon, or scope goes beyond an initial or expected boundary. It carries a formal, written nuance and is common in news, essays, and reports. In speech, it sounds stiff, so it's better to use patterns like だけではなく or のみならず in casual conversation.
The literal meaning is 'not stopping at', which gives a sense of movement or expansion from one point to a wider range. It often pairs with expressions that show additional extent, such as も, まで, or にまで.
この問題は日本国内にとどまらず、海外にも影響を及ぼしている。
Kono mondai wa Nihon kokunai ni todomarazu, kaigai ni mo eikyō o oyoboshite iru.
This problem is not limited to Japan; it is also affecting overseas.
彼の活躍はビジネス界にとどまらず、社会貢献活動にも及んでいる。
Kare no katsuyaku wa bijinesu-kai ni todomarazu, shakai kōken katsudō ni mo oyonde iru.
His success extends not only to the business world but also to social contribution activities.
その影響は経済にとどまらず、人々の生活様式まで変えた。
Sono eikyō wa keizai ni todomarazu, hitobito no seikatsu yōshiki made kaeta.
Its impact changed not only the economy but also people's lifestyles.
Not だけでなく / のみならず
だけでなく is more neutral and used in both speaking and writing, while にとどまらず emphasizes the extent going beyond a boundary and is more formal/literary. のみならず is also formal but does not carry the same nuance of 'moving beyond' as にとどまらず.
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This is a formal, written expression, typical of news reports, essays, and public speeches; it sounds unnatural in casual conversation.
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にとどまらず
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern にとどまらず mean?
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Not limited to; not only… but also ~
What JLPT level is にとどまらず?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use にとどまらず in a sentence?
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Attach にとどまらず (ni todomarazu) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is にとどまらず formal or casual Japanese?
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にとどまらず is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember にとどまらず long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.