～だけでなく
だけでなく
expression
not only ~ but also
1.
not only ~ but also ~
A conjunction pattern meaning "not only A but also B." Indicates that the scope extends beyond A to include B as well. Often paired with ～も at the end of the clause.
日本語だけでなく中国語も話せる。
I can speak not only Japanese but also Chinese.
この店は味がいいだけでなく、値段も手頃だ。
This restaurant not only tastes good but is also reasonably priced.
運動は体にいいだけでなく、精神的なストレスの解消にも役立つ。
Exercise is not only good for the body but also helps relieve mental stress.
～だけでなく means "not only A but also B." It is one of the most commonly used conjunction patterns for expanding the scope of a statement.
PATTERN:
A + だけでなく + B + も
The B clause typically ends with も to emphasize the addition.
CONNECTION FORMS:
- After nouns: 学生だけでなく
- After i-adjectives: 高いだけでなく
- After na-adjectives: 静かなだけでなく
- After verbs: 読むだけでなく
VARIATIONS (FORMAL → CASUAL):
- ～のみならず (formal/written)
- ～ばかりでなく (slightly literary)
- ～だけではなく (slightly more formal than だけでなく)
- ～だけでなく (standard)
- ～だけじゃなく (casual spoken)
NOTE:
In conversation, ～だけじゃなくて (with て) is also very common.