Meaning of だけでなく in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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だけでなく
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Romajidakedenaku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Meaning
- not just ... (but also ..)
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Example Sentences
だけでなく used in context
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労働は経済面の利益、つまり給料を選るのに必要なだけでなく、社会的及び心理的欲求、つまり、社会の利益のために何かをしているという感じを抱くためにも、必要なのである。
Work is not only important for economic benefits, the salary, but also for social and psychological needs, the feeling of doing something for the good of society.
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The primates include not only the apes, but also man.
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Not only my parents but also my sister is against my opinion.
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She is not merely beautiful but bright.
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She is not only beautiful but also intelligent.
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She is not only beautiful but also kind to everybody.
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