〜ばかりでなく bakari de naku

〜ばかりでなく（bakari de naku）means “not only… (but also)”. Means 'not only X (but also Y)'. Formation: 普通形 ＋ ばかりでなく（ナAな／ナAである＋ばかりでなく／N＋ばかりでなく）

not only… (but also)

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Formation

普通形 ＋ ばかりでなく（ナAな／ナAである＋ばかりでなく／N＋ばかりでなく）

Explanation

Means 'not only X (but also Y)'. It adds a further, often more important point on top of the first one. A more formal/written equivalent of だけでなく, frequently paired with も or さえ in the second clause.

Examples

彼は英語ばかりでなく、フランス語も話せる。
かれはえいごばかりでなく、ふらんすごもはなせる。
He can speak not only English but also French.
この店は安いばかりでなく、料理もおいしい。
このみせはやすいばかりでなく、りょうりもおいしい。
This restaurant is not only cheap, the food is also delicious.

Note

The input head 'ばかりなく' is a typo; the correct grammar form is 〜ばかりでなく.

FAQ

〜ばかりでなく — what does it mean and how is it used?

not only… (but also). Means 'not only X (but also Y)'. It adds a further, often more important point on top of the first one. A more formal/written equivalent of だけでなく, frequently paired with も or さえ in the second clause.

〜ばかりでなく — how do you form it?

普通形 ＋ ばかりでなく（ナAな／ナAである＋ばかりでなく／N＋ばかりでなく）

〜ばかりでなく — any usage notes?

The input head 'ばかりなく' is a typo; the correct grammar form is 〜ばかりでなく.

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