Vocab Info

A4 Expression, Conjunction

のみならずbesides, as well as

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Expression

      1. 1.

        not only ... (but also), not merely, as well as

    2. Expression, Conjunction

      1. 2.

        furthermore, besides, moreover, what's more

    All Forms

    のみならず

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    Examples

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    • 彼女(かのじょ)(はは)のみならず親友(しんゆう)でもある。

      She is not only a mother, but also a close friend.

    • (かれ)犯罪(はんざい)(かれ)秘書(ひしょ)のみならず(かれ)(みと)めている。

      His crime is acknowledged not only by his secretary, but also by himself.

    • (おお)きな台風(たいふう)のせいで(いえ)のみならず現金(げんきん)(うしな)いました。

      Due to the large typhoon, I lost not only my house, but also my cash.

    • (ぼく)(つま)(うつく)しいのみならず温厚(おんこう)性格(せいかく)で、最高(さいこう)のパートナーだ。

      My wife is not only beautiful, but also has a gentle personality, making her the best partner.

    • (かれ)らは(だい)地震(じしん)(くる)しんだのみならず、津波(つなみ)にも見舞(みま)われました。

      They suffered from not only a great earthquake, but also from a tsunami.

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