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Dokoro ka
Dokoro ka
Meaning: To say nothing of, far from, not to speak of, much more, much less, not only, but.., on the contrary.
When to use?
1) After (adjectival) noun
Kanojo wa eigo dokoro ka nihongo mo hanasemasu.
= She can speak not only English but Japanese as well.
Yasai dokoro ka sakana mo tabemasen.
= I don't even eat fish much less vegetable.
2) After dictionary form of verb or adjective
Kare wa jouzu dokoro ka tensai desu.
= He is not only clever but a genius.
3) After nai-form of verb
Kare wa shigoto shite inai dokoro ka monku wo itte iru.
= Not only he does not work, but he complains.
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August 20, 2011 5:54 AM
Shouldn't the translation of your first example be "She can speak not only Japanese but English as well." instead of "She can speak not only English but Japanese as well."? The practicle results may not differ much for this particular sentence, but when used as example for a grammar point it would be good to be consistent.