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Grammar Level N2


にすぎない (ni-suginai): Nothing more than; merely

~にすぎない (ni-suginai)

Meaning

no more than; just; merely; only~
Emphasizes the low level of something in terms of quality or quantity

Formation and usage

V普 + にすぎない
A普 + にすぎない
Na(である) + にすぎない
N(である) + にすぎない

Explanation

Limits the significance or extent of something, often in an objective assessment.

Examples

これは資料の一部にすぎない。

This is merely part of the documents.

これは報告書の一部にすぎない。

This is merely part of the report.

これは説明書の一部にすぎない。

This is merely part of the instructions.

これは計画書の一部にすぎない。

This is merely part of the written plan.

これは申込書の一部にすぎない。

This is merely part of the application form.

How related patterns differ

さえ and すら give extreme examples; たりとも excludes even the smallest amount. はおろか denies a more basic case. どころか counters an expectation; どころではない leaves no room to act. のみ and にすぎない limit things with different emphasis.


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