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〜もさることながら: as well as; not only

N1 · 13 Limits and inclusion

Admits that A is true, but says B is even more important.

Noun + もさることながら + B. Written, formal. A is true, but B matters more. Common in praise: 味もさることながら、見た目もすばらしい. Not for negative contexts.

Examples

この店みせは、料理りょうりの味あじもさることながら、雰囲気ふんいきもすばらしい。

This restaurant is wonderful in atmosphere, as well as in the taste of the food.

技術ぎじゅつもさることながら、チームワークが勝利しょうりの鍵かぎだった。

Technique matters, but teamwork was the key to winning even more.