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～にほかならない (ni hoka naranai) - Nothing but; Is precisely
[Noun] + にほかならない
Quick answer
[Noun] + にほかならない means "Nothing but; Is precisely; Is exactly". It is a N1 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Nothing but; Is precisely; Is exactly
Explanation
Used to strongly emphasize that something is precisely what is stated and nothing else.
Examples
彼の成功は努力の賜物にほかならない。
かれのせいこうはどりょくのたまものにほかならない。
His success is nothing but the result of his efforts.
これは詐欺にほかならない行為です。
これはさぎにほかならないこういです。
This is precisely an act of fraud.
Practice this grammar
[Noun] + にほかならない
Which sentence correctly uses "～にほかならない (ni hoka naranai) - Nothing but; Is precisely"?