Topic N3
Japanese Learning
143. はもちろん : Not only... but also / Of course.
✏️Structure
Noun + はもちろん💡Usage
Emphasizes something is obvious, and adds more. "Not only...", "Of course... also...".
📚Examples
彼は英語はもちろん、中国語やフランス語も流暢に話すことができるマルチリンガルだ。
Kare wa eigo wa mochiron, chuugokugo ya furansugo mo ryuuchou ni hanasu koto ga dekiru maruchiringaru da.
Not to mention English, he is a multilingual who can speak Chinese and French fluently as well.
このスーパーでは、野菜や肉はもちろん、日用品や薬まで何でも揃っているので便利だ。
Kono suupaa de wa, yasai ya niku wa mochiron, nichiyouhin ya kusuri made nan demo sorotte iru node benri da.
In this supermarket, not to mention vegetables and meat, daily necessities and medicine are all available, so it is convenient.
あの先生は、専門知識はもちろん、教え方もとても上手なので学生から人気がある。
Ano sensei wa, senmonchishiki wa mochiron, oshiekata mo totemo jouzu na node gakusei kara ninki ga aru.
That teacher is popular with students because not only is his specialized knowledge good, but his teaching method is also very skillful.
京都は春の桜はもちろん、秋の紅葉も非常に美しくて多くの観光客が訪れる。
Kyouto wa haru no sakura wa mochiron, aki no kouyou mo hijou ni utsukushikute ooku no kankoukyaku ga otozureru.
In Kyoto, not to mention the cherry blossoms in spring, the autumn leaves are also extremely beautiful and are visited by many tourists.
新しいパソコンは、デザインがいいのはもちろん、処理速度も今までよりずっと速い.
Atarashii pasokon wa, dezain ga ii no wa mochiron, shorisokudo mo ima made yori zutto hayai.
The new computer not only has a good design but also has a processing speed that is much faster than before.
プロのスポーツ選手は、技術力はもちろん、メンタルの強さも必要不可欠である。
Puro no supootsu senshu wa, gijutsuryoku wa mochiron, mentaru no tsuyosa mo hitsuyoufukaketsu de aru.
For professional athletes, not to mention technical skill, mental strength is also indispensable.
山田さんは、自分の仕事はもちろん、他の人のサポートまでしてくれる親切な人だ。
Yamada-san wa, jibun no shigoto wa mochiron, hoka no hito no sapooto made shite kureru shinsetsu na hito da.
Mr. Yamada is a kind person who not only does his own work but also supports other people.
この本は、子供はもちろん大人にとっても、人生で大切なことを教えてくれる一冊だ。
Kono hon wa, kodomo wa mochiron otona ni totte mo, jinsei de taisetsu na koto wo oshiete kureru issatsu da.
This book is one that teaches important things in life not only to children but also to adults.
結婚式には、親戚や家族はもちろん、会社の上司や同僚など多くの人が集まった。
Kekkonshiki ni wa, shinseki ya kazoku wa mochiron, kaisha no joushi ya douryou nado ooku no hito ga atsumatta.
At the wedding ceremony, not to mention relatives and family, many people such as bosses and colleagues from the company gathered.
その映画は、日本の国内はもちろん、海外でも賞を受賞するほど高く評価されている。
Sono eiga wa, Nihon no kokunai wa mochiron, kaigai demo shou wo jushou suru hodo takaku hyouka sarete iru.
That movie is highly evaluated enough to win awards not only in Japan but also overseas.