〜にあらず

Pattern
〜にあらず
Level
N1
Meaning
is not, it is not that
Attaches to
noun
Nuance & register

Literary and formal negation, often used in set phrases or philosophical statements.

Example

失敗は終わりにあらず、次のステップへの始まりだ。

Easily confused with

〜ではない

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