JLPT N1 grammar

ただ〜のみならずmeaning and usage

Meaning

Not only A; not just A

How to form it

  • ただverb (plain form)/い-adjectiveのみならず
  • ただnoun/な-adjective (stem)（である）のみならず

How it is used

Written: 'not merely A, but also B', with B usually wider or greater. 「ただ」 makes it stronger than 「のみならず」 alone; 「ひとり〜のみならず」 is similar. The spoken equivalent is 「〜だけでなく」.

Examples

  1. 彼はただ優しいのみならず、 かっこいい！

    He's not only nice, but he's cool (too)!

  2. 彼の努力は、ただ本人のみならず、チーム全体にもいい影響を与えた。

    His hard work had a good effect not only on himself but on the whole team.

  3. 彼はただ仕事が速いのみならず、周りへの気配りもできる。

    He isn't just quick at his work; he's also considerate of the people around him.