ばかりが能のうではない

expression

it is not everything to ...; ... is not the only thing that matters

Idiomatic expression used after a verb to say that doing only that one thing is not enough or not the only important thing. Often implies that other qualities or actions are also necessary.

• 勉べん強きょうばかりが能のうではない。友とも達だちと遊あそぶことも大たい切せつだ。

  Studying is not everything. Playing with friends is also important.

• 速はやく走はしるばかりが能のうではない。持じ久きゅう力りょくも必ひつ要ようだ。

  Running fast is not the only thing that matters. Endurance is also necessary.