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にとどまらず

Nにとどまらず動詞辞書形/形容詞連用形 + にとどまらず名詞/句 + にとどまらず

Meanings

  • Not limited to
  • Not only... but also
  • Not stopping at

About this pattern

Explanation

にとどまらず is used to show that something extends beyond a thing previously mentioned, or that a situation or effect is not confined to one scope. It contrasts with a narrower scope and emphasizes expansion to broader areas or contexts. It often appears after a noun or a clause that precedes it, and can pair with various parts of speech to indicate “not just X but also Y.”

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Example sentences

国内にとどまらず、海外にも市場を拡大している。

They are expanding their market not only domestically but also overseas.

この問題は個人の努力にとどまらず、組織全体の協力が必要だ。

This issue requires not only individual effort but also cooperation from the whole organization.

研究は日本国内にとどまらず、海外のデータも活用されている。

The research is not limited to Japan; data from overseas are also being used.

彼の影響は家庭にとどまらず、地域社会にも及んでいる。

His influence extends beyond the family to the local community.