N2Addition & Inclusion

N1も + V-ba + N2も / N1も + A-kereba + N2も / N1も + Naなら + N2も

Q: Is "Using the wrong conditional form (e.g., using 'tara' instead of 'ba')" correct?

No. The correct form is "Use the correct conditional form (e.g., 'ba' for V-ba form)". The correct conditional form is used to indicate the condition or situation. Using the wrong form can change the meaning of the sentence and make it sound unnatural.

Q: Is "Mismatched noun categories that make the comparison feel unnatural" correct?

No. The correct form is "Use nouns with the same category (e.g., both animate or inanimate)". Using nouns with different categories can make the comparison feel unnatural and may change the meaning of the sentence.

Q: Is "Confusing with simple 'AもBも' which lacks the conditional emphasis" correct?

No. The correct form is "Use the correct pattern with the conditional emphasis". The simple 'AもBも' pattern lacks the conditional emphasis and may not convey the same meaning as the pattern with the conditional emphasis.

Both... and...; not only... but also...

Definition

Meaning

This grammar pattern is used to list two or more items that coexist or share a common trait, emphasizing variety or completeness. It often suggests that because multiple conditions are met, a certain result follows. For example, "この町は海も山もあって、自然が豊かだ." implies that the town has both sea and mountains, making its natural environment rich. This pattern is often used in situations where the speaker wants to highlight the diversity or completeness of something.

Structure

Formation Rules

Form	Pattern	Example
V-ba form	N1も + V-ba + N2も	この町は海も山もあって、自然が豊かだ。
A-kereba form	N1も + A-kereba + N2も	人生には楽しい時も苦しい時もある。
Na-nara form	N1も + Naなら + N2も	彼は勉強もスポーツも得意で、非のうちどころがない。

Examples

Example Sentences

この町は海も山もあって、自然が豊かだ。

Kono machi wa umi mo yama mo atte, shizen ga takaku da.

This town has both sea and mountains, making its natural environment rich.

この町は海も山もあって、自然が豊かだ。 (Kono machi wa umi mo yama mo atte, shizen ga takaku da.)

人生には楽しい時も苦しい時もある。

Jinsei ni wa tanoshii toki mo kanashii toki mo aru.

Life has both happy and sad times.

人生には楽しい時も苦しい時もある。 (Jinsei ni wa tanoshii toki mo kanashii toki mo aru.)

彼は勉強もスポーツも得意で、非のうちどころがない。

Kare wa benkyou mo supootsu mo tokui de, hito no uchi tokoro ga nai.

He is good at both studying and sports, and is not lacking in anything.

彼は勉強もスポーツも得意で、非のうちどころがない。 (Kare wa benkyou mo supootsu mo tokui de, hito no uchi tokoro ga nai.)

Context

Usage Notes

This pattern is used to list two or more items that coexist or share a common trait, emphasizing variety or completeness. It is often used in situations where the speaker wants to highlight the diversity or completeness of something. The pattern can be used in formal or informal situations, but it is more commonly used in formal writing or in situations where the speaker wants to sound more formal.

Watch out

Common Mistakes

Using the wrong conditional form (e.g., using 'tara' instead of 'ba')

Use the correct conditional form (e.g., 'ba' for V-ba form)

The correct conditional form is used to indicate the condition or situation. Using the wrong form can change the meaning of the sentence and make it sound unnatural.

Mismatched noun categories that make the comparison feel unnatural

Use nouns with the same category (e.g., both animate or inanimate)

Using nouns with different categories can make the comparison feel unnatural and may change the meaning of the sentence.

Confusing with simple 'AもBも' which lacks the conditional emphasis

Use the correct pattern with the conditional emphasis

The simple 'AもBも' pattern lacks the conditional emphasis and may not convey the same meaning as the pattern with the conditional emphasis.

Strategy

JLPT Exam Tips

Pay attention to the conditional form and noun categories when using this pattern. Make sure to use the correct form and categories to convey the intended meaning. Also, be careful not to confuse this pattern with the simple 'AもBも' pattern.

In context