にほかならない (nihokanaranai)
Nothing other than; precisely because of that; the very (person/thing)
Meaning & usage
にほかならない follows a noun and strongly asserts that something is exactly that and nothing else, often with emphasis or a slightly critical tone. It can also appear as ほかならない before a noun to single that person or thing out as special.
Example sentences 4
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彼の成功は日々の努力の積み重ねにほかならない。
His success is nothing other than the accumulation of daily effort.
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この町の魅力は住民の温かさにほかならない。
The charm of this town lies precisely in the warmth of its residents.
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彼女が怒ったのは、単なる言い間違いにほかならない。
The reason she got angry was nothing more than a simple slip of the tongue.
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長年の夢だったこの家は、親の支援にほかならないおかげで建てられた。
We were able to build this long-dreamed-of house thanks to nothing other than my parents' support.