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N1
〜にとどまらず
Meaning
Indicates that something does not stop within a certain scope but extends beyond it more widely. Describes influence or activity expanding. 「とどまらず」 is written 「留まらず」.
Examples
- 彼の活動は国内にとどまらず、海外にまで広がっている。 His activities extend not only within the country but also overseas.
- 被害は一企業に留まらず、業界全体に及んだ。 The damage was not limited to one company but spread across the entire industry.