GRAMMAR
〜だけでなく
not only ~ but also
Explanation
NOTE
だけでなく means not only... but also. It highlights that something goes beyond what is first mentioned, adding a second element.
NOTE
The second part often includes も to emphasize the addition. This pattern works with both nouns and verbs in plain form.
STRUCTURE
N辞
だけでなく日本語だけでなく中国語も話せる。
Nihongo dake de naku chuugokugo mo hanaseru.
I can speak not only Japanese but also Chinese.
大人だけでなく子供も楽しめる。
Otona dake de naku kodomo mo tanoshimeru.
Not only adults but also children can enjoy it.
味だけでなく見た目もいい。
Aji dake de naku mitame mo ii.
Not only the taste but also the appearance is good.
STRUCTURE
V辞
だけでなく読むだけでなく書く練習もする。
Yomu dake de naku kaku renshuu mo suru.
I not only read but also practice writing.
見るだけでなく触ることもできる。
Miru dake de naku sawaru koto mo dekiru.
You can not only look but also touch.
Practice exercises
1
この製品は品質が高いだけでなく価格も手頃だ。
This product is not only high quality but also reasonably priced.
Answer
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2
英語だけでなくフランス語も勉強している。
I study not only English but also French.
Answer
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3
歌だけでなくダンスも上手だ。
She is good at not only singing but also dancing.
Answer
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4
聞くだけでなく話す練習もしよう。
Let's not only listen but also practice speaking.
Answer
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5
勉強するだけでなく運動もしている。
I not only study but also exercise.
Answer
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6
犬だけでなくねこも好きだ。
I like not only dogs but also cats.
Answer
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7
料理だけでなく掃除もできる。
I can do not only cooking but also cleaning.
Answer
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8
読むだけでなく書く練習もしている。
I am not only reading but also practicing writing.
Answer
だけでなく
9
体にいいだけでなく心にもいい運動をしよう。
Let's do exercise that is good not only for the body but also for the mind.
Answer
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