に限らず
(Ni kagira zu)
not limited to / not only X (but also).
Connection rules
- ＋Noun + に限らず.
- ＋Scope expansion — the statement applies beyond X.
- ＋Often paired with も in the main clause: 日本に限らず、世界中で (... 'not only Japan but around the world').
Examples
1.
日本に限らず、世界中でこの問題がある。
Nippon ni kagira zu, sekaijuu de kono mondai ga aru.
Not only in Japan — this problem exists around the world.
「not limited to / not only X (but also)」
2.
子供に限らず、大人もこの本を楽しめる。
Kodomo ni kagira zu, otona mo kono hon o tanoshimeru.
Not limited to children, adults can also enjoy this book.
「not limited to / not only X (but also)」