だけで(は)なく(も) (dakede ha naku mo)
Used to say something is true of one thing and additionally of another
Meaning & usage
だけで(は)なく(も) means that something applies not only to the first item but also to the second. It follows nouns, as in the examples, and the second item typically takes も. Adding は gives a slightly more emphatic tone.
Example sentences 8
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彼女はテニスをするだけでなく、スキーもとても上手だ。
Besides playing tennis, she skis very well.
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彼女だけでなく彼女の両親もパーティーに招待された。
Not only she but also her parents were invited to the party.
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彼の妻だけでなく子供たちもそのパーティーに招待された。
His children as well as his wife were invited to the party.
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地元の人だけでなく、観光客もその広場に買い物に訪れる。
The tourists as well as local people come to the square for shopping.
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彼女は英語だけでなくフランス語もしゃべることができます。
She can speak not only English but also French.
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彼女はインドだけでなく中国でもよくしられている。
She is well known in both India and China.
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彼は働かないだけでなく、仕事を探そうともしない。
He not only does not work but will not find a job.
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彼は、私に助言してくれただけでなくお金もくれた。
He gave me money as well as advice.