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はもちろん

Noun + はもちろんVerb/Adj + はもちろんClause + はもちろん + ...

Meanings

  • Not only, but also
  • Let alone
  • Not to mention
  • Of course

About this pattern

Explanation

はもちろん is used to emphasize that the first item is obvious or true, and then add another item that is just as true or even more surprising. It pairs a topic marked with は with another statement introduced after はもちろん, often using も or も含めて. It conveys a sense of inevitability or strong affirmation, similar to 'not only ... but also' in English.

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Example sentences

日本料理はもちろん、デザートも美味しかった。

Not only was the Japanese cuisine delicious, but the dessert was tasty as well.

彼は日本語はもちろん、英語も話せる。

He can speak not only Japanese but also English.

この本は難しい。はもちろん、読解力も必要だ。

This book is difficult; not to mention, reading comprehension is also necessary.

この映画は面白かった。はもちろん、音楽も最高だった。

This movie was interesting; furthermore, the music was superb.