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JLPT N2 Casual

~omake ni

Expresses that in addition to A, there is also B; 'moreover', 'besides', 'not only', 'but also'.

Casual, conversational "on top of that".

Formation

Explanation

The A。おまけに B。grammar point is used to express that in addition to the first statement A, there is also the second statement B which often emphasizes the negative aspect or difficulty of the situation. It can be translated as 'moreover', 'besides', 'not only', or 'but also' in English. The formation is used with two sentences, placing おまけに between those two sentences.

Example sentences

  • He was late. Moreover, he forgot his homework.

    Kare wa chikoku shita. Omake ni shukudai mo wasureta.

  • This apartment is small. Besides, the rent is high.

    Kono apaato wa semai. Omake ni yachin ga takai.

  • She is busy with work. Not only that, her children are also small.

    Kanojo wa shigoto ga isogashii. Omake ni kodomo mo chiisai.

  • Yesterday it rained. In addition, the wind was strong.

    Kinou wa ame ga futta. Omake ni kaze mo tsuyokatta.

Addition (Besides / Moreover)