Structure
Noun + はもとより + Phrase
Verb + こと(1) + はもとより + Phrase
(1) の
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About はもとより
は元より, commonly seen purely in hiragana, is a grammar pattern that indicates 'not only (A), but also (B) ', or 'let alone (A), (B)'. This construction is just a combination of は, the noun 元 'origin', and より. In this way, it is just highlighting that 'even compared to the original fact of (A), (B)'. Often, (A) will be something that is considered obvious, or the most well known information in regard to the topic.
はもとより may appear after nouns, or verb phrases that have been nominalized with の or こと.
Alternatively, はもとより may be used in structures where it is simply showing that (A) is the base from which (B) is also a fact. Although this may sound similar to the previous meaning, it translates closer to 'from the start, (A) is (B)', or 'by nature, (A) is (B)'. Which meaning is being used will usually be clear in the context of the overall sentence.
Synonyms
はもちろん
Not only but also, Let alone, Not to mention, Of course
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だけでなく(て)~も
Not only ~ but ~ also, Not just ~ but ~ also
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のみならず
Not only...but, Not just...but, What is more
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に限らず
Not just, Not only… but also
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ばかりでなく
Not only…but also, As well as
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速く走るのは元より経済的でもある車を買いたい。
Not only a fast one, but I want to buy a car that's also economical.
最近ではコンピューターやスマホは元より、歯ブラシさえWIFIを備えている。
Recently, not only computers and smartphones, but even toothbrushes are equipped with wifi.
英語はイギリスやアメリカの母国語としては元より台湾でも使われている。
English is not only the native language of England and the US, but it is even used in Taiwan.
我が社が製造する棒茶は日本全国は元より、海外でもよく売られている。
The twig tea manufactured in our company is not only sold all over Japan, but also abroad.
アニメや漫画は子供は元より大人や老人の関心も集める。
Anime and manga attract not only children, but also adults and the elderly.
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はもとより – Grammar Discussion
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FredKore
Err… You’ve reached the extent of my knowledge.
@mrnoone Would you care to weigh in on this discussion?wrt7MameLZE33wlmpCAV
Ha, no worries! I appreciate the helpful feedback thus far.
ShinobiTay
How is this different from をはじめ?
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