JLPT N2 Grammar
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Not limited to; not only
Category: Limit & Range
The grammar pattern 'N ＋ に限らず' is used to indicate that something applies not only to a specific category but also to a wider range. It emphasizes that the situation or condition is not limited to a particular group or category. This pattern is more formal than 'だけでなく' and is often used in writing or formal speech. It can be translated to 'not limited to,' 'not only,' or 'including but not limited to.'
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | Noun + に限らず | 子供 |
| Noun | Noun + に限らず | 女性 |
| Noun | Noun + に限らず | 男性 |
このアニメは子供に限らず、大人にも人気がある。
Kono anime wa ko ni kagirazu, otona ni mo ninki ga aru.
This anime is not only popular among children, but also among adults.
このアニメは子供に限らず、大人にも人気がある。 (This anime is not only popular among children, but also among adults.)
平日に限らず、週末も図書館は開館している。
Hebigajitsu ni kagirazu, shūmatsu mo toshokan wa kaikan shite iru.
The library is open not only on weekdays, but also on weekends.
平日に限らず、週末も図書館は開館している。 (The library is open not only on weekdays, but also on weekends.)
最近は女性に限らず、男性も化粧をする人が増えている。
Saikin wa josei ni kagirazu, dansei mo kaō o suru hito ga samete iru.
Recently, not only women but also men have started wearing makeup.
最近は女性に限らず、男性も化粧をする人が増えている。 (Recently, not only women but also men have started wearing makeup.)
This pattern is used to indicate a wider range or scope. It is more formal than 'だけでなく' and is often used in writing or formal speech. It can be used to emphasize that a situation or condition is not limited to a particular group or category.
Using 'に限らず' with a negative verb can change the meaning of the sentence and make it sound unnatural.
The two patterns have different meanings and are used in different contexts.
The two patterns have different meanings and are used in different contexts.
When using 'に限らず' in the JLPT exam, make sure to use it correctly to indicate a wider range or scope. Pay attention to the context and the meaning of the sentence.
このアニメは子供______、大人にも人気がある。
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