もとより〜は言うに及ばず（もとよりはいうにおよばず）

JLPT N1 · noun

Meaning: naturally, not to mention

Example sentences

• 大人はもとより、子供も楽しめる。 — Adults will enjoy it, needless to say, and so will children.
• 平日はもとより、週末も忙しい。 — Weekdays go without saying, but weekends are busy too.

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