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〜はもとより: not to mention; of course

N2 · 09 Limits and inclusion

Names an obvious first example, then adds another one.

Noun + はもとより + (also) another noun. Formal and written. The first thing is the natural, expected one, and the second is added. Similar to 〜はもちろん but more formal.

Examples

彼女かのじょは英語えいごはもとより、中国語ちゅうごくごやフランス語ふらんすごも話はなせる。

She speaks not only English, of course, but also Chinese and French.

この町まちは国内こくないはもとより、海外かいがいからも観光客かんこうきゃくが訪おとずれる。

This town is visited by tourists not only from within the country, but also from abroad.

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