JLPT N3 Grammar
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not only... but also
Category: Emphasis and Degree
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".
| 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 |
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.)
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.
Forgetting to use 'mo' can make the sentence sound less formal or less inclusive.
Using it without 'mo' can make the sentence sound less formal or less inclusive.
Using 'dake de naku' instead of 'mo' can make the sentence sound less formal or less inclusive.
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'.
彼は日本語______、英語もペラペラです。
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