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Home N2 Grammar Pattern List 〜にほかならない

N2

〜にほかならない

Meaning

Expresses a firm assertion that something is precisely that and nothing else. Even if it appears to be something different, the speaker declares that its true nature or cause is none other than this. A somewhat formal expression conveying the speaker's conviction.

Examples
  1. この成果は、たゆまぬ努力の結果にほかならない。 This achievement is nothing other than the result of relentless effort.
  2. 彼の沈黙は、同意のしるしにほかならない。 His silence is nothing other than a sign of agreement.
  3. 環境破壊は、人間の活動が招いたものにほかならない。 Environmental destruction is nothing other than the result of human activity.
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