Noun / Verb plain form + のみ

[Only; solely; nothing but]

Connection: Noun / Verb plain form + のみ

Usage: The formal/written equivalent of だけ. Restricts the scope to only the item mentioned. Commonly used in written language, official documents, announcements, and formal speech.

Variations:

• のみ (basic): 会員のみ入場可 (entry for members only)
• のみならず (not only): 日本のみならず世界中で (not only in Japan but worldwide)
• のみで (with only): 努力のみで成功した (succeeded with effort alone)

Examples:

このサービスは会員のみご利用いただけます。(This service is available only to members.)

彼女は努力のみで成功を手に入れた。(She achieved success through effort alone.)

参加は事前登録者のみとさせていただきます。(Participation will be limited to those who registered in advance only.)