ばかりでなく
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bakari denaku
not only.. but also; as well as
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ばかりでなく
bakari denaku
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not only.. but also; as well as
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JLPT Level N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
Reading bakari denaku
Post ID 50822
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📝 Usage Notes

not only.. but also; as well as

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ばかりでなく
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern ばかりでなく mean?
Not only.. but also; as well as
What JLPT level is ばかりでなく?
JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. To pass JLPT N3 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use ばかりでなく in a sentence?
Attach ばかりでなく (bakari denaku) 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 ばかりでなく formal or casual Japanese?
ばかりでなく is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember ばかりでなく long-term?
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 at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.