NichiDict

だけでなく

[dakedenaku]

Meanings

1.Expression

not only ... (but also); not just; as well as

Examples

日本語だけでなく英語も話せる。

I can speak not only Japanese but also English.

読むだけでなく書くことも大切だ。

Not only reading but also writing is important.

子供だけでなく大人も楽しめます。

Not only children but also adults can enjoy it.