〜にとどまらず
Formation
Meaning
Used to indicate that something is not restricted to a narrow range but affects or extends to a wider scope.
Note
A formal and stiff expression. Emphasizes that the scope or influence of something is not staying within a limit ('とどまる') but is spreading further. Often used in business or news contexts.
Examples
単に知識を習得するにとどまらず、それを実践に活かすことが重要だ。
It is important not just to acquire knowledge, but to apply it in practice.
彼はプロの選手として活躍するだけにとどまらず、若手育成にも力を入れている。
He is not only active as a professional athlete but is also putting effort into training young players.
この映画は映像が美しいだけにとどまらず、ストーリーも非常に深い。
This movie is not only visually beautiful but also has a very deep story.
このレストランの料理は、美味しいだけにとどまらず、見た目も非常に華やかだ。
The food at this restaurant is not only delicious but also looks very gorgeous.
この作品は芸術的に高度であるだけにとどまらず、大衆的な人気も博している。
This work is not only artistically sophisticated but also enjoys popular popularity.
彼は学者として優秀であるだけにとどまらず、人格もまた素晴らしい。
He is not only excellent as a scholar but also has a wonderful personality.
被害は一部の地域にとどまらず、全国各地に広がった。
The damage was not limited to some regions but spread across the country.
この技術の応用範囲は、医療分野のみにとどまらず多岐にわたる。
The scope of application of this technology is extensive, not limited to the field of medicine.