Grammar › N2 · 06 Extent and degree
〜に限らず: not only; not limited to
N2 · 06 Extent and degree
Says that something applies not only to the one named but also to others.
Noun + に限らず, then another group or case. Example: 子供に限らず、大人も楽しめる. Compare 〜だけでなく, the plainer form. Often with も in the second half.
Examples
この映画は、子供に限らず大人にも人気がある。
This film is popular not only with children but also with adults.
週末に限らず、平日も店は混んでいる。
The shop is crowded not only on weekends but also on weekdays.