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synonym Comparative
おしゃれ
VS
〜だけでなく

Differences Between "おしゃれ" and "〜だけでなく"

Option A
おしゃれ
Meaning
fashionable; stylish (also as a noun: fashionableness, dressing up)
Reading
おしゃれ (oshare)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女はいつもおしゃれな服を着ています。
She always wears stylish clothes.
Option B
〜だけでなく
Meaning
not only... but also...
Reading
〜だけでなく (〜dake de naku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は日本語だけでなく、英語も話せる。
He can speak not only Japanese but also English.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(fashionable; stylish (also as a noun: fashionableness, dressing up))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- おしゃれ: Can be used as a な-adjective or a noun. Refers to being well-dressed or having good taste in fashion. (な形容詞、または名詞。服装などが洗練されていることや、ファッションセンスが良いことを指します。)
- 〜だけでなく: Indicates that something applies not just to one thing, but to another as well, often emphasizing the second part. Connects two pieces of information. (N + だけでなく, V/Adj-普通形 + だけでなく)
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