日本語道場
Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2
N2
~のみならず
~nomi narazu
not only... but also
When to use it
Use ~のみならず in written or formal spoken Japanese (reports, business email, presentations, negotiation) as the stiffer, more literary equivalent of ~だけでなく. It typically introduces an expansion of scope — from one party or factor to a wider one — and the second clause almost always carries も, まで, or さえ. Avoid it in casual conversation; ~だけじゃなくて is the spoken counterpart.
Formation
Examples
This matter affects not only our company but the entire industry.
Not only the price but the delivery date remains an issue.
The new model is well received not only domestically but overseas as well.
It leads not only to cost cuts but also to better quality.
Not only is the explanation inadequate, no evidence is even given.