〜はもとより
Formation
N2EnumerationLimitationFormal/Stiff
Meaning
Used to say that something is true for one thing, and even more so for another. It translates as 'not to mention' or 'let alone'. It is a more formal expression than '〜はもちろん'.
Examples
この料理は、味はもとより見た目もいい。
This dish tastes good, not to mention its appearance.
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