A。しかも B。 JLPT N2 Formal
A. Shikamo B.
Expressing additional information; 'moreover', 'besides', 'furthermore'.
Formal-leaning "moreover" - common in both speech and writing, often for a surprising addition.
Formation
Statement A + 。しかも + Statement B。
Explanation
The しかも grammar point is used to express additional information, supplementing or emphasizing what was mentioned before. It can be translated as 'moreover', 'besides', or 'furthermore' in English. Both A and B are independent statements, and しかも is used to connect them.
Example sentences
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This dish is delicious. Moreover, it is cheap.
Kono ryouri wa oishii desu. Shikamo, yasui desu.
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He is an excellent student. Besides, he is good at sports.
Kare wa yuushuu na gakusei desu. Shikamo, supootsu ga tokui desu.
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She is good at singing. Furthermore, she is also good at dancing.
Kanojo wa uta ga jouzu desu. Shikamo, dansu mo jouzu desu.
このカフェは雰囲気がいいです。しかも、コーヒーも美味しいです。
This cafe has a nice atmosphere. Moreover, the coffee is also delicious.
Kono kafe wa fun'iki ga ii desu. Shikamo, koohii mo oishii desu.
Addition (Besides / Moreover)
- A。おまけに B。 JLPT N2
- ~上に JLPT N2
- A その上 B JLPT N3
- 文A。そのうえ 文B。 JLPT N4
- A。なおB。 JLPT N2