JLPT N2 grammar

〜に限らずmeaning and usage

Meaning

Not only A, but B also

How to form it

  • nounに限らず
  • nounに限らずnounも

How it is used

Widens the scope: 'not only A but also B', 'not limited to A'. The second half often has 「も」 or a word like 「誰でも」 or 「いつでも」. It is close to 「〜だけでなく」 but more formal.

Examples

  1. この番組は、 子供に限らず、 大人にも人気がある。

    This TV show is popular not just with kids but with adults as well.

  2. この公園は週末に限らず、平日も人が多い。

    This park is crowded not only on weekends but on weekdays too.

  3. 日本人に限らず、だれでもこの教室に参加できます。

    Anyone can join this class, not just Japanese people.