Meaning
〜に限らず is used after a noun to indicate that something is not limited to just that one thing, but includes other things as well. It typically appears in sentences with も (also) to show that multiple items or areas share the same quality or characteristic. The pattern emphasizes that the statement applies beyond the first mentioned item.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名詞 | に限らず、…も… |
Examples
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リナちゃんは、ピアノに限らず、バイオリンも得意です。
Lina is skilled not only in piano, but also in violin. -
あの歌手は日本に限らず、アメリカでもとても人気です。
That singer is popular not only in Japan, but also in America. -
今年わが社は中国に限らず、東南アジアにも市場を拡大することができました。
This year, our company was able to expand its market not only in China, but also in Southeast Asia. -
駅前のラーメン屋さんはラーメンに限らず、餃子もとてもおいしいですよ。
The ramen shop near the station has delicious food not only in ramen, but the dumplings are also very tasty.
Summary
- Attach に限らず directly after a noun to mean 'not only' or 'not limited to'
- Usually paired with も to show that multiple items share the same quality or condition
- Emphasizes that something extends beyond the first-mentioned item to include other similar cases