nothing but ~, none other than ~

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common

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Explanation

Emphasizes that something is exactly as stated.

[Noun] + に他ならない

これは奇跡に他なりません。

Kore wa kiseki ni hoka narimasen.

This is nothing but a miracle.

成功は努力の結果に他ならない。

Seikou wa doryoku no kekka ni hoka naranai.

Success is none other than the result of effort.

Very formal, emphatic expression.

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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