JLPT N1 grammar

〜もさることながらmeaning and usage

Meaning

While A is (true), B also, A is one thing, but B (as well)

How to form it

  • nounもさることながら

How it is used

Formal: 'A goes without saying, but B even more so'. The weight falls on B. More formal than 「はもちろん」 and puts more stress on B.

Examples

  1. 彼女はその美貌もさることながら、抜群の演技力で話題になった。

    She became known not only for her beauty but especially for her outstanding acting ability.

  2. 子育ては、お金の問題もさることながら、時間のやりくりが大変だ。

    With raising children, money is one issue, but juggling your time is even harder.

  3. 旅の楽しみは、景色もさることながら、その土地の人との出会いにある。

    The joy of travel lies in the scenery, of course, but even more in meeting the people who live there.