さらに
sarani
The English phrase "in addition" is translated into Japanese as さらに (sarani).
さらに is used as an adverb to mean "in addition" or "furthermore". It is frequently used to express that a state or quality is increasing in intensity, such as "even more" or "further".
Meaning: also, as well (adv)
Which one should you use?
While さらに means "in addition", the phrase それに can be used to mean "and also" or "what's more".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, さらに is typically placed at the beginning of a clause or sentence to introduce new information that builds upon what was previously stated.
How do you pronounce it?
sarani
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the concept of 'adding more' is often expressed through the verb 重ねる, which literally means 'to pile up' or 'to layer' objects.
- The word さらに can be written with different kanji, such as 更に, but in modern casual writing, it is frequently written in hiragana to make the text feel softer and less aggressive.
- If you use さらに in a business speech, you are subtly signaling that the following point is of even higher importance than the previous one. It is a tool for building rhetorical momentum.
Examples in context
- 地震が起こり、さらに津波が襲った。There was an earthquake and, in addition, there was a tsunami.This sentence is useful for showing how to use さらに when describing a sequence of events like an earthquake and a tsunami.Tatoeba #126904 by small_snow, translation #277186 by CM
- 私は忙しいし、それにプロジェクトが進んでいないんです。I am busy, and, in addition, the project is not progressing.
- 彼は賢いし、しかも友達思いで、みんなに尊敬されています。He is smart, and what's more, he is considerate of his friends and respected by everyone.
- 明日は遊びに行くし、それに映画も見に行きたい。I'm going out to play tomorrow, and in addition, I want to go watch a movie.
- 彼は料理が上手だ。それだけでなく、絵も描けるんだよ。He is good at cooking. Not only that, but he can also draw pictures.
- さらに、彼は英語も話せます。Sarani, kare wa eigo mo hanasemasu.In addition, he can also speak English.
- この店は安いですし、さらに美味しいです。Kono mise wa yasui desu shi, sarani oishii desu.This shop is cheap and, in addition, it is delicious.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are discussing a new cafe in town.
- 美咲 Misakiあのカフェ、コーヒーがとても美味しいですよ。Ano kafe, koohii ga totemo oishii desu yo.That cafe's coffee is very delicious.
- 健太 Kentaさらに、ケーキもすごく有名らしいです。Sarani, keeki mo sugoku yuumei rashii desu.In addition, I heard their cakes are also very famous.
- 美咲 Misaki本当ですか？ぜひ行ってみたいですね。Hontou desu ka? Zehi itte mitai desu ne.Really? I would love to go there.
- 健太 Kenta今度、美咲さんと一緒に行きたいです。Kondo, Misaki-san to issho ni ikitai desu.I want to go there with you, Misaki, sometime soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry さらに, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
