synonym Comparative
やはり
VS
〜だけでなく
Differences Between "やはり" and "〜だけでなく"
Option A
やはり
Meaning
as expected, after all, too, also
Reading
やはり (yahari)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
やはり、彼はそのニュースを知っていました。
As expected, he knew that news.
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: "(as expected, after all, too, also)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- やはり: Adverb. Implies that something is as one thought or expected. Also has a slightly more formal variant '矢張り' (also pronounced 'yahari') and a more casual 'やっぱり' (yappari).
- 〜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)
- やはり: Adverb. Implies that something is as one thought or expected. Also has a slightly more formal variant '矢張り' (also pronounced 'yahari') and a more casual 'やっぱり' (yappari).
- 〜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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