N3Emphasis and Degree

【名詞/動詞・形容詞普通形】＋ばかりでなく

Q: Is "Forgetting to use 'mo' in the following clause" correct?

No. The correct form is "Using 'mo' in the following clause is optional, but it is common and helps to emphasize the inclusivity of the pattern.". Forgetting to use 'mo' can make the sentence sound less formal or less inclusive.

Q: Is "Using it without the 'mo' in the following clause" correct?

No. The correct form is "Using 'mo' in the following clause is optional, but it is common and helps to emphasize the inclusivity of the pattern.". Using it without 'mo' can make the sentence sound less formal or less inclusive.

Q: Is "Confusing with 'dake de naku' which is similar but slightly less formal" correct?

No. The correct form is "Both patterns are used to add information and provide additional context, but 'dake de naku' is slightly less formal.". Using 'dake de naku' instead of 'mo' can make the sentence sound less formal or less inclusive.

not only... but also

Definition

Meaning

The grammar pattern "名詞/動詞・形容詞普通形 + ばかりでなく" is used to emphasize that something is not limited to one thing, but includes others as well. It is often used to add information and provide additional context. The pattern is similar to "not only... but also", and is used to convey a sense of inclusivity and breadth. For example, "彼は日本語も英語もペラペラです" means "He is proficient not only in Japanese but also in English".

Structure

Formation Rules

Form	Pattern	Example
Noun	Noun + ばかりでなく	日本語も英語も
Verb	Verb (plain form) + ばかりでなく	食べるも飲むも
Na-Adjective	Na-Adjective (plain form) + ばかりでなく	美味しいもおいしいも

Examples

Example Sentences

彼は日本語も英語もペラペラです。

Kare wa nihongo mo eigo mo peraperade su.

He is proficient not only in Japanese but also in English.

彼は日本語も英語もペラペラです。 (kare wa nihongo mo eigo mo peraperade su.)

この店は料理が美味しいも値段も安いです。

Kono mise wa ryōri ga umai mo kakaku mo yasui desu.

This restaurant has not only delicious food but also affordable prices.

この店は料理が美味しいも値段も安いです。 (kono mise wa ryōri ga umai mo kakaku mo yasui desu.)

野菜も肉もしっかり食べてください。

Yasai mo niku mo shikarite kudasai.

Please eat not only vegetables but also meat thoroughly.

野菜も肉もしっかり食べてください。 (yasai mo niku mo shikarite kudasai.)

Context

Usage Notes

This pattern is used to add information and provide additional context. It is often used in formal or written Japanese. It is similar to the pattern "not only... but also", but is slightly more formal. It is also similar to the pattern "dake de naku", but is used to convey a sense of inclusivity and breadth.

Watch out

Common Mistakes

Forgetting to use 'mo' in the following clause

Using 'mo' in the following clause is optional, but it is common and helps to emphasize the inclusivity of the pattern.

Forgetting to use 'mo' can make the sentence sound less formal or less inclusive.

Using it without the 'mo' in the following clause

Using 'mo' in the following clause is optional, but it is common and helps to emphasize the inclusivity of the pattern.

Using it without 'mo' can make the sentence sound less formal or less inclusive.

Confusing with 'dake de naku' which is similar but slightly less formal

Both patterns are used to add information and provide additional context, but 'dake de naku' is slightly less formal.

Using 'dake de naku' instead of 'mo' can make the sentence sound less formal or less inclusive.

Strategy

JLPT Exam Tips

In the JLPT exam, this pattern is often tested in the reading comprehension section. Be sure to pay attention to the context and the use of 'mo' in the following clause. Also, be aware of the difference between this pattern and 'dake de naku'.

In context