そのほかに
sono hoka ni
The English phrase 'besides that' is translated into Japanese as そのほかに (sono hoka ni).
そのほかに is used to introduce additional information or another point in addition to what has already been mentioned.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of その (that), ほか (other/else) and に (particle indicating location or direction/target).
How does it change in a sentence?
When the phrase is used to modify a noun directly, the particle に is replaced by の to form そのほかの.
How do you pronounce it?
sono hoka ni
Did you know?
- The word ほか in そのほかに is derived from the ancient word for 'outside'. This is why the phrase literally suggests looking 'outside' of the current topic to find more information.
- In business settings, you might hear そちらのほかに instead, where そちら refers to the listener's side or their company's side, making the phrase much more polite than the standard version.
- The word ほか in そのほかに can also mean 'the only' when used with a negative verb, such as saying there is 'no other way'.
Examples in context
- 日本料理は美味しいです。それに、見た目がとてもきれいです。Japanese cuisine is delicious. Moreover, it is visually appealing.
- そのほかに、何か質問はありますか？Besides that, do you have any other questions?
- そのほかに、必要なものはありますか？Sono hoka ni, hitsuyou na mono wa arimasu ka?Besides that, is there anything else you need?
- そのほかに、やりたいことはありますか？Sono hoka ni, yaritai koto wa arimasu ka?Besides that, is there anything else you want to do?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- 美咲 Misaki明日は映画を見に行こう。Ashita wa eiga o mi ni ikou.Let's go see a movie tomorrow.
- 大翔 Hirotoそのほかに、どこか行きたい場所はある？Sono hoka ni, dokoka ikitai basho wa aru?Besides that, is there anywhere else you want to go?
- 美咲 Misaki公園で散歩もしたいな。Kouen de sanpo mo shitai na.I also want to take a walk in the park.
- 大翔 Hirotoいいアイデアだね。Ii aidea dane.That's a good idea.
