Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn dake de naku for "not only A but also B" — the most common non-limiting expression.
- Form and connection: [Noun/Plain form] だけでなく、[B] も
- Nuance in real use: だけでなく is an expansive expression — it reminds you the world is wider than what you initially mentioned. Using it is simultaneously acknowledging "there's more."
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn dake de naku for "not only A but also B" — the most common non-limiting expression.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Noun/Plain form] だけでなく、[B] もShow answer
I'm studying not only Japanese but also Korean.Show answer
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