〜に限らず ni kagirazu

〜に限らず（ni kagirazu）means “not limited to; not only ... (but also)”. Indicates that something applies not only within one stated category or scope but also more widely beyond it. Formation: N + に限らず

not limited to; not only ... (but also)

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Formation

N + に限らず

Explanation

Indicates that something applies not only within one stated category or scope but also more widely beyond it. Typically followed by a broader group introduced with 〜も or a wider statement: 'Not just X, but also others / everyone.'

Examples

このアニメは子どもに限らず、大人にも人気があります。
このあにめはこどもにかぎらず、おとなにもにんきがあります。
This anime is popular not only among children but also among adults.
週末に限らず、平日も観光客でにぎわっています。
しゅうまつにかぎらず、へいじつもかんこうきゃくでにぎわっています。
It is crowded with tourists not only on weekends but also on weekdays.

Note

Close to 〜だけでなく but more formal/written; the following clause usually adds a wider group with 〜も.

FAQ

〜に限らず — what does it mean and how is it used?

not limited to; not only ... (but also). Indicates that something applies not only within one stated category or scope but also more widely beyond it. Typically followed by a broader group introduced with 〜も or a wider statement: 'Not just X, but also others / everyone.'

〜に限らず — how do you form it?

N + に限らず

〜に限らず — any usage notes?

Close to 〜だけでなく but more formal/written; the following clause usually adds a wider group with 〜も.

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