GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜に限らず
Indicates that the applicable scope extends beyond the stated subject.
Examples
この講座は学生に限らず、社会人も参加できる。
This course is open not only to students but also to working adults.
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この施設は子どもに限らず、高齢者も利用できる。
This facility can be used not only by children but also by older adults.
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週末に限らず、平日も多くの人が訪れる。
Many people visit not only on weekends but also on weekdays.
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: After a noun,
に限らずextends the applicable scope beyond that noun to other groups or cases. - Basic usage:
週末に限らず、平日も多くの人が訪れる。extends the days with many visitors from weekends to weekdays.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Unlike restrictive kagiri
会員に限り参加できるrestricts participation to members.会員に限らず参加できるextends participation to nonmembers too, so限りand限らずhave opposite effects on scope.