に限らず (ni razu)

Meaning & usage

に限らず expresses that something is not restricted to the stated item and applies more broadly to other cases. It attaches directly to a noun, as in 子どもに限らず or 休日に限らず, and is typically followed by a clause containing も to show inclusion. It sounds relatively formal and often appears in explanations or announcements where the speaker widens the scope beyond expectations.

Example sentences 5

1. TOEICの学習がくしゅうに限かぎらず、英語えいごを学まなぶのであれば英和辞典えいわじてんは必携ひっけいの書しょの一ひとつでしょう。

   An English-Japanese dictionary is surely a must have book, not just for those taking TOEIC, but for all studying English.

2. 子どもに限らず、大人もこの映画を楽しめる。

   Not just children, adults can enjoy this movie too.

3. 休日に限らず、平日もこの店は混んでいる。

   This shop is crowded on weekdays too, not just on holidays.

4. 夏に限らず、一年中泳げるプールがある。

   There is a pool where you can swim all year, not just in summer.

5. 男性に限らず、女性にも人気の時計です。

   This watch is popular with women as well as men.