〜はもとより

Formation

N2EnumerationLimitationFormal/Stiff
Dict. Form
Noun
はもとより

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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