のみならず
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のみならず
nominarazu
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not only; besides; as well as~
N2
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JLPT Level
N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
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nominarazu
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51112
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📝 Usage Notes
not only; besides; as well as~
📖 How to use it
States that something is true not only in one case but also in another, often with an expected or additional outcome.
Attaches to
Attaches to the plain form of verbs and adjectives (dictionary form for verbs and adjectives, な-stem for な-adjectives, and noun + である or noun directly).
のみならず is a formal expression meaning 'not only... but also'. It is used to add a second item or fact that is also true, often with the second part implying a stronger or additional point. It is common in written Japanese, speeches, and formal conversation. In casual speech, you would use だけでなく or ばかりでなく.
彼は英語のみならず、フランス語も話せる。
Kare wa eigo nominarazu, Furansugo mo hanaseru.
He can speak not only English but also French.
この店は味が良いのみならず、値段も手頃だ。
Kono mise wa aji ga yoi nominarazu, nedan mo tegoro da.
This restaurant is not only tasty but also reasonably priced.
政府の対応は遅かったのみならず、情報も不足していた。
Seifu no taiou wa osokatta nominarazu, jouhou mo fusoku shite ita.
The government's response was not only slow, but also lacked information.
Not だけでなく
のみならず is more formal and often used in writing or formal speeches, while だけでなく is neutral and used in both speaking and writing. In casual conversation, だけでなく is preferred.
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Formal, primarily used in written language and formal speech; not used in casual conversation.
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のみならず
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern のみならず mean?
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Not only; besides; as well as~
What JLPT level is のみならず?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use のみならず in a sentence?
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Attach のみならず (nominarazu) 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 のみならず formal or casual Japanese?
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のみならず is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
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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.