GRAMMAR
〜もさることながら
not only ~ but also
Explanation
NOTE
〜もさることながら means not only... but also — the first thing is true, but the second is even more notable.
味もさることながら、値段も魅力的だ。
Not only the taste, but also the price is appealing.
NOTE
The first item is acknowledged as a given, then the speaker stresses the second item. It is formal.
NOTE
Attach もさることながら directly to a noun. The second clause often adds a particle like も.
STRUCTURE
N辞
もさることながら景色もさることながら、料理も素晴らしい。
Keshiki mo saru koto nagara, ryouri mo subarashii.
Not only the scenery, but also the food is wonderful.
才能もさることながら、努力も大切だ。
Sainou mo saru koto nagara, doryoku mo taisetsu da.
Not only talent, but also effort is important.
性能もさることながら、価格も手頃だ。
Seinou mo saru koto nagara, kakaku mo tegoro da.
Not only the performance, but also the price is reasonable.
この料理は、味もさることながら、見栄えも素晴らしいです。
Kono ryouri wa, aji mo sarukoto nagara, mibaemo subarashii desu.
This dish, not only does it taste great, but it also looks wonderful.
あの先生は、知識もさることながら、教え方がとても上手です。
Ano sensei wa, chishiki mo sarukoto nagara, oshiekata ga totemo jouzu desu.
That teacher, not only do they have deep knowledge, but they are also very skilled at teaching.
今日は、技術もさることながら、体力も必要なスポーツです。
Kyou wa, gijutsu mo sarukoto nagara, tairyoku mo hitsuyou na supootsu desu.
Today, it is a sport that requires not only technique but also physical strength.
Practice exercises
1
技術力もさることながら、経営戦略も成功の鍵だ。
Not only technical capability, but also management strategy is the key to success.
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味もさることながら、見栄えも良い。素人ではあるまいし。
Not only the taste, but also the appearance is good. It's not like (they are) amateurs.
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3
経験もさることながら、熱意も重要だ。結果のいかんによらず。
Not only experience, but also enthusiasm is important, regardless of the outcome.
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4
外見もさることながら、内面の美しさも大事だ。女性に限ったことではない。
Not only external appearance, but also inner beauty is important. This is not limited to women.
Answer
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5
味もさることながら、値段も魅力的だ。
Not only the taste, but also the price is appealing.
Answer
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才能もさることながら、努力も大切だ。
Not only talent, but also effort is important.
Answer
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景色もさることながら、料理も素晴らしい。
Not only the scenery, but also the food is wonderful.
Answer
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知識もさることながら、実践力も重要だ。机上の空論では意味がない。
Not only knowledge, but also practical ability is important. Theoretical arguments are meaningless.
Answer
もさることながら