それだけでなく
sore dakedenaku
In Japanese, the phrase for "not only" is それだけでなく (sore dakedenaku).
それだけでなく is used to introduce an additional fact or point that adds to what has already been mentioned.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sore (that), dake (only) and de naku (not/instead of).
Which one should you use?
のみならず is a formal version with a literary connotation. そればかりか is a more formal alternative used specifically to emphasize that a situation is even more extreme than what was previously stated.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
それだけでなく is a standard, polite and neutral way to introduce an additional point in both speech and writing. In contrast, のみならず and そればかりか are more formal options.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using それだけでなく to mean "not only X but also Y", the second part of the sentence often includes the particle も (also) to reinforce the addition.
How do you pronounce it?
sore dakedenaku
Did you know?
- While English uses 'not only' as a grammatical bridge, Japanese speakers often use それだけでなく as a standalone sentence starter to create a dramatic pause before revealing a surprising second point.
- The word dake, used in それだけでなく to mean 'only', is often swapped for bakari in specific contexts to imply that something is 'nothing but' or 'constant', changing the nuance from a limit to an obsession.
- When using それだけでなく, Japanese speakers often omit the second part of the sentence entirely if the addition is implied by the context or a gesture.
Examples in context
- 彼は英語 だけでなく 、フランス語も話せます。He can speak not only English but also French.
- 彼は経済学 のみならず 、政治学も専攻しています。He specializes not only in economics but also in political science.
- 彼は運動 ばかりでなく 、音楽も得意です。He is not only good at sports but also music.
- 彼は頭がいい。それだけでなく、性格もいい。He is smart. Not only that, but he also has a good personality.
- 彼は日本語が上手です。それだけでなく、漢字も書けます。Kare wa Nihongo ga jouzu desu. Sore dake de naku, Kanji mo kakemasu.He is good at Japanese. Not only that, but he can also write Kanji.
- この店は安いです。それだけでなく、味も最高です。Kono mise wa yasui desu. Sore dake de naku, aji mo saikou desu.This shop is cheap. Not only that, but the taste is also the best.
- 彼女は親切です。それだけでなく、とても賢いです。Kanojo wa shinsetsu desu. Sore dake de naku, totemo kashikoi desu.She is kind. Not only that, she is also very smart.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new cafe in town.
- 美咲 Misakiあそこのカフェ、おしゃれだよね。Asoko no kafe, oshare da yo ne.That cafe is stylish, isn't it?
- 陽太 Yotaうん。それだけでなく、コーヒーもすごく美味しいよ。Un. Sore dake de naku, koohii mo sugoku oishii yo.Yeah. Not only that, the coffee is also really delicious.
- 美咲 Misaki本当に？じゃあ、今度一緒に行こうよ。Hontou ni? Jaa, kondo issho ni ikou yo.Really? Then, let's go together sometime.
- 陽太 Yotaいいよ。ぜひ行こう！Ii yo. Zehi ikou!Sure. Let's definitely go!
