Scope and inclusion
～に限らず
not only ...; not limited to
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How to form it
- Noun + に限らず
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Explanation
Says that something is true not only in the case named, but also in others. It widens the scope beyond the example.
The noun is a typical case and the sentence says the rule applies more broadly. Often followed by も.
Examples
この店は平日に限らず、いつも混んでいる。
このみせはへいじつにかぎらず、いつもこんでいる。
This shop is crowded not only on weekdays but all the time.
若者に限らず、お年寄りもスマートフォンを使っている。
わかものにかぎらず、おとしよりもスマートフォンをつかっている。
Not only young people but also elderly people use smartphones.
日本に限らず、世界中で同じ問題が起きている。
にほんにかぎらず、せかいじゅうでおなじもんだいがおきている。
Not only in Japan but all over the world the same problem is happening.
Compare with
- ～に限り: に限り restricts to one case; に限らず extends beyond it.
Common mistakes
- Mixing it up with に限り. They have nearly opposite effects on the scope.