「〜ばかりでなく」- Not Only... But Also...

Explanation

「〜ばかりでなく」 is a Japanese grammar point used to express that something is not only one way but also another. It connects two situations, with the latter often serving as a supplement or further explanation of the former.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb Plain Form + ばかりでなく	Verb Plain Form	Indicates that not only the first situation exists, but also another.
い-Adjective Plain Form + ばかりでなく	い-Adjective Plain Form	Indicates that not only the first situation exists, but also another.
な-Adjective Plain Form (な/である) + ばかりでなく	な-Adjective Plain Form	Indicates that not only the first situation exists, but also another.
Noun + ばかりでなく	Noun	Indicates that not only the first situation exists, but also another.

Meaning and Usage

「〜ばかりでなく」 means "not only... but also..." and is often used to emphasize that in addition to the first situation, there is another equally important situation. It is frequently used with words like 「も」 to strengthen the cumulative effect.

Basic Usage

Examples

• 新あたらしい携帯けいたい電話でんわは、写真しゃしんが撮とれるばかりでなく、テレビも見みられるんだよ。
• Atarashii keitai denwa wa, shashin ga toreru bakari de naku, terebi mo mirareru n da yo.
• The new phone can not only take photos but also watch TV.
  

• 彼かれは英語えいごばかりでなく、フランス語ごも話はなせる。
• Kare wa eigo bakari de naku, furansugo mo hanaseru.
• He can not only speak English but also French.
  

• この店みせの料理りょうりは、美味おいしいばかりでなく、値段ねだんも安やすい。
• Kono mise no ryouri wa, oishii bakari de naku, nedan mo yasui.
• The food at this restaurant is not only delicious but also affordable.

Deep Dive

「〜ばかりでなく」 can connect various parts of speech, but it's important to pay attention to its conjugation. Below are detailed conjugation patterns and examples:

1. Verb Plain Form + ばかりでなく

• 彼女かのじょは歌うたうばかりでなく、踊おどることもできる。
• Kanojo wa utau bakari de naku, odoru koto mo dekiru.
• She can not only sing but also dance.
  

2. い-Adjective Plain Form + ばかりでなく

• この映画えいがは面白おもしろいばかりでなく、感動的かんどうてきでもある。
• Kono eiga wa omoshiroi bakari de naku, kandouteki de mo aru.
• This movie is not only interesting but also moving.
  

3. な-Adjective Plain Form + な/である + ばかりでなく

• 彼かれは真面目まじめなばかりでなく、親切しんせつでもある。
• Kare wa majime na bakari de naku, shinsetsu de mo aru.
• He is not only serious but also kind.
  

4. Noun + ばかりでなく

• 彼かれは学生がくせいばかりでなく、アルバイトもしている。
• Kare wa gakusei bakari de naku, arubaito mo shiteiru.
• He is not only a student but also works part-time.
  

Comparisons and Differences

1. 「〜だけでなく」

「〜だけでなく」 and 「〜ばかりでなく」 are similar in meaning, both meaning "not only... but also..." They can be used interchangeably, but 「〜ばかりでなく」 is more formal and often used in written language.

Expression	Usage	Example	Translation
〜だけでなく	Spoken and written language	彼かれは英語えいごだけでなく、フランス語ごも話はなせる。	He can not only speak English but also French.
〜ばかりでなく	Written language	彼かれは英語えいごばかりでなく、フランス語ごも話はなせる。	He can not only speak English but also French.

2. 「〜ばかりか」

「〜ばかりか」 is similar to 「〜ばかりでなく」 but is more formal and often used to emphasize a stronger degree.

Expression	Usage	Example	Translation
〜ばかりか	Written language, emphasizing degree	このレストランは味あじが良よいばかりか、サービスも素晴すばららしい。	This restaurant not only has great taste but also excellent service.
〜ばかりでなく	Written language	この店みせの料理りょうりは、美味おいしいばかりでなく、値段ねだんも安やすい。	The food at this restaurant is not only delicious but also affordable.

Common Mistakes

• When using 「〜ばかりでなく」, it is sometimes mistakenly replaced with 「〜だけでなく」. Although they are similar in meaning, 「〜ばかりでなく」 is more suitable for written contexts, while 「〜だけでなく」 is more commonly used in spoken language.
• Additionally, 「〜ばかりか」 is often confused with 「〜ばかりでなく」, but 「〜ばかりか」 expresses a stronger degree.

Real-Life Scenarios

• In everyday conversations, using 「〜ばかりでなく」 can effectively enrich your expression. For example:
• 彼かれは仕事しごとばかりでなく、趣味しゅみも大事だいじにしている。
• Kare wa shigoto bakari de naku, shumi mo daiji ni shiteiru.
• He not only values his work but also his hobbies.
  

Summary

「〜ばかりでなく」 is a highly practical grammar point that helps express richer meanings in daily communication. Mastering this grammar point can enhance the depth and logic of your Japanese expression. Related grammar points like 「〜だけでなく」 and 「〜ばかりか」 can also help in adding emphasis or cumulative effects in your expressions.