GrammarJLPT N1Verbる にとどまらず~も (Verb-ru ni todomarazu ~ mo)

Verbる にとどまらず~も (Verb-ru ni todomarazu ~ mo)

JLPT N1

Explanation

Expresses 'not only… but also', 'not limited to…'.

Formation

Noun / Verb-dictionary form + にとどまらず + も/ほかのこと

Detailed Explanation

にとどまらず is used to indicate that something goes beyond just the stated verb or noun. It can be translated as 'not just… but also…' or 'not limited to…'.

Examples

彼は仕事にとどまらず、ボランティア活動もしている。

Kare wa shigoto ni todomarazu, borantia katsudou mo shite iru.

He does not just work; he also does volunteer activities.

この機能は写真撮影にとどまらず、動画撮影も可能です。

Kono kinou wa shashin satsuei ni todomarazu, douga satsuei mo kanou desu.

This function is not limited to taking photos; it can also record videos.

このレストランは日本料理にとどまらず、中華料理も提供しています。

Kono resutoran wa Nihon ryouri ni todomarazu, Chuuka ryouri mo teikyou shiteimasu.

This restaurant not only serves Japanese food, but also Chinese cuisine.

その企業は製造業にとどまらず、流通業務も手がけている。

Sono kigyou wa seizougyou ni todomarazu, ryuutsuugyou mo tegakete iru.

That company’s operations go beyond manufacturing; they also handle distribution.

Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.