Topic N3
Japanese Learning
13. だけでなく : Not only... but also.
✏️Structure
Noun/Verb/Adj + だけでなく + Noun/Verb/Adj + も💡Usage
Expresses not only A but also B. Used to list multiple elements.
📚Examples
海外の支店で働く彼は日本語だけでなく、英語も流暢に話せる。
Kaigai no shiten de hataraku kare wa nihongo dake de naku, eigo mo ryuuchou ni hanaseru.
Working at an overseas branch, he can speak not only Japanese but also English fluently.
彼女はモデルのように美しいだけでなく、数学の才能もあって頭もいい。
Kanojo wa moderu no you ni utsukushii dake de naku, suugaku no sainou mo atte atama mo ii.
She is not only as beautiful as a model but also talented in mathematics and very smart.
アジアの文化に興味があるので、日本だけでなく、韓国や中国にも行きたい。
Ajia no bunka ni kyoumi ga aru node, Nihon dake de naku, Kankoku ya Chuugoku nimo ikitai.
Since I am interested in Asian culture, I want to go not only to Japan but also to Korea and China.
いい大学に入りたいなら、勉強だけでなく、スポーツなどの運動もしなさい。
Ii daigaku ni hairitai nara, benkyou dake de naku, supootsu nado no undou mo shinasai.
If you want to get into a good university, you should not only study but also exercise, such as playing sports.
このアニメ映画はストーリーが深くて、大人だけでなく、子供も十分楽しめる。
Kono anime eiga wa sutoorii ga fukakute, otona dake de naku, kodomo mo juubun tanoshimeru.
This anime movie has a deep story, so not only adults but also children can fully enjoy it.
アイドルである彼は歌うだけでなく、ダンスの踊りも非常に上手だ。
Aidoru de aru kare wa utau dake de naku, dansu no odori mo hijou ni jouzu da.
As an idol, he is not only good at singing but also extremely good at dancing.
先週の日本旅行では、東京だけでなく、大阪や京都などの有名な都市も訪れた。
Senshuu no Nihon ryokou de wa, Toukyou dake de naku, Oosaka ya Kyouto nado no yuumei na toshi mo otozureta.
On my trip to Japan last week, I visited not only Tokyo but also famous cities like Osaka and Kyoto.
高級な料理は味だけでなく、器や盛り付けなどの見た目も大切だ。
Koukyuu na ryouri wa aji dake de naku, utsuwa ya moritsuke nado no mitame mo taisetsu da.
For high-end cuisine, not only the taste but also the appearance, such as the tableware and presentation, is important.
プロジェクトを早く終わらせるため、平日だけでなく、週末も返上で働いている。
Purojekuto wo hayaku owaraseru tame, heijitsu dake de naku, shuumatsu mo henjou de hataraiteiru.
To finish the project early, I am working not only on weekdays but also on weekends.
知識を広げるために、専門の本だけでなく、色々な種類の雑誌も読むようにしている。
Chishiki wo hirogeru tame ni, senmon no hon dake de naku, iroiro na shurui no zasshi mo yomu you ni shiteiru.
To broaden my knowledge, I make an effort to read not only specialized books but also various types of magazines.