
GRAMMAR
〜にとどまらず
not limited to
not stopping at
Explanation
NOTE
〜にとどまらず means not limited to or not only X, but also — used to show that something extends beyond an initial scope.
被害は東京にとどまらず、全国に広がった。
The damage was not limited to Tokyo; it spread nationwide.
The second clause typically describes a broader or larger scope than the first.
NOTE
It is a formal expression, common in news reports, essays, and written Japanese rather than casual speech.
NOTE
With nouns, attach にとどまらず directly to the plain noun (国内 → 国内にとどまらず).
STRUCTURE
N辞
にとどまらず彼の影響は国内にとどまらず、世界中に及んでいる。
Kare no eikyou wa kokunai ni todomarazu, sekaijuu ni oyondeiru.
His influence is not limited to the country; it extends worldwide.
この問題は日本にとどまらず、世界中で議論されている。
Kono mondai wa Nihon ni todomarazu, sekaijuu de gironsareteiru.
This problem is not limited to Japan; it is debated worldwide.
彼女の活動は音楽にとどまらず、映画や文学にも広がっている。
Kanojo no katsudou wa ongaku ni todomarazu, eiga ya bungaku ni mo hirogatteiru.
Her activities are not limited to music; they extend to film and literature.
この計画は社内にとどまらず、世界中で注目されています。
Kono keikaku wa shanai nitodomarazu, sekaijuu de chuumoku sarete imasu.
This plan is not limited to the company, but is attracting attention all over the world.
その歌手は日本にとどまらず、アジア全域で人気があります。
Sono kashu wa nihon nitodomarazu, ajia zen'iki de ninki ga arimasu.
That singer is popular not only in Japan, but throughout all of Asia.
この問題は学校にとどまらず、家庭でも考えるべき事です。
Kono mondai wa gakkou nitodomarazu, katei demo kangaeru beki koto desu.
This problem is not limited to school; it is something that should also be considered at home.
Practice exercises
1
彼の評判は社内に留まらず、その上業界全体に広がった。
His reputation was not limited to within the company; furthermore, it spread throughout the entire industry.
Answer
に留まらず
2
今回の対策は予防に留まらず、治療に加えて復興も含む。
This time's measures are not limited to prevention; in addition to treatment, they also include recovery.
Answer
に留まらず
3
この政策は、高齢者といった特定層に留まらず、国民全体に影響する。
This policy is not limited to specific groups such as the elderly; it affects the entire nation.
Answer
に留まらず
4
彼の影響は音楽界に留まらず、社会全体に広がっている。
His influence is not limited to the music industry; it has spread throughout society.
Answer
に留まらず
5
今回の事態は一部の部署に留まらず、会社全体に波及した。
This situation was not limited to a single department; it affected the entire company.
Answer
に留まらず