not limited to, not only

Beginner

15-20 min

common

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Explanation

Indicates something applies beyond the stated scope.

[Noun] + に限らず

学生に限らず、社会人も参加できます。

Gakusei ni kagirazu, shakaijin mo sanka dekimasu.

Not only students, but working adults can also participate.

日本に限らず、世界中で人気がある。

Nihon ni kagirazu, sekaijuu de ninki ga aru.

It's popular not only in Japan but worldwide.

Similar to だけでなく but more formal.

～に限って

only when, especially, of all things

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Common in formal announcements.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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