~はもとより (〜wa moto yori)
Explanation
Expressing that something is obvious, and there is also something else.
Formation
Noun1 + はもとより, Noun2 + も
Detailed Explanation
The ~はもとより grammar point is used to emphasize that something is obvious or a given, and on top of that, there’s another aspect to consider. It translates to 'not only…but also…' or 'of course…and also…'.
Examples
英語はもとより、スペイン語も勉強しています。
Eigo wa moto yori, supeingo mo benkyou shite imasu.
I'm studying not only English, but also Spanish.
彼女は料理はもとより、お菓子作りも得意です。
Kanojo wa ryouri wa moto yori, okashi tsukuri mo tokui desu.
She’s not only good at cooking, but also at making sweets.
このホテルは部屋の清潔さはもとより、サービスも素晴らしいです。
Kono hoteru wa heya no seiketsusa wa moto yori, saabisu mo subarashii desu.
This hotel not only has clean rooms but also great service.
彼は音楽はもとより、絵も上手です。
Kare wa ongaku wa moto yori, e mo jouzu desu.
He’s not only good at music, but also skilled at drawing.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.