〜ばかりか
Formation
N2EnumerationNeutral
Meaning
Not only ~ but also... Used to emphasize that something goes beyond what was expected.
Note
Used to emphasize that a situation goes beyond the first part to include a more surprising or extreme second part. It is more emphatic than `ばかりでなく` and often introduces a negative outcome, though it can be used for positive surprises as well.
Examples
最近のロボットは歩くばかりか、走ることもできる。
Recent robots can not only walk but also run.
彼は遅刻したばかりか、宿題もしてこなかった。
He not only came late but also didn't do his homework.
彼は英語ばかりか、フランス語も話せる。
He can speak not only English but also French.
この店は高いばかりか、味も悪い。
This restaurant is not only expensive but also tastes bad.
あの歌手は歌が上手なばかりか、ダンスも素晴らしい。
That singer is not only good at singing, but also wonderful at dancing.