JLPT N3 grammar

〜はもちろん／はもとよりmeaning and usage

Meaning

Although A is given/obvious, B (also)

This point is also listed at N2.

How to form it

  • nounはもちろん
  • nounはもとより

How it is used

'Not to mention A, B as well': names the obvious case first, then adds more, usually with 「も」 or 「まで」 in the second half. 「はもとより」 is more formal and written.

Examples

  1. 彼は、ＣＤプレーヤーはもとよりiPodも持っていないです。

    He doesn't have a CD player, and he doesn't have an iPod either.

  2. この店は、味はもちろん、サービスもいい。

    This restaurant has good service, not to mention the food.

  3. この祭りには、地元の人はもとより、海外からも客が来る。

    This festival draws visitors from abroad, not just the locals.

About the example 1. A goes without saying, and B as well; not only A but also B