A。しかも B。
A. Shikamo B.
JLPT N2 Formal
Formation
Statement A + 。しかも + Statement B。
Expressing additional information; 'moreover', 'besides', 'furthermore'.
When to use
Formal-leaning "moreover" - common in both speech and writing, often for a surprising addition.
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。~omake niN2Expresses that in addition to A, there is also B…
- ~上に〜ue niN2Express 'in addition to', 'besides', 'not only... but also'.
- A その上 BA sono ue BN3Used to express 'in addition to', 'besides', or…
- 文A。そのうえ 文B。N4Shows additional information; 'furthermore', 'besides'…
- A。なおB。A. Nao B.N2Provides additional information; 'moreover', 'besides'…
- 文A。それに 文BBun A. Soreni Bun BN4Express 'in addition to; besides,' used to include…
Corpus examples (33)
マーテイン・ルーサー・キング・ジュニアは、不正に対して戦った最初の抗議運動で勝利を収めた。しかも、平和的にである。
Martin Luther King, Jr., had won his first protest against injustice - peacefully.
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She can speak French, and fluently at that.
脳手術の最中は、医者も看護婦も慎重に、しかもできるだけ迅速に患者を扱わなければならない。
While a brain operation is being performed, both doctors and nurses must handle the patient with kid gloves and yet with all speed practical.
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It is both good and cheap.
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It's easy to make and it's cheap.
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This fish is inexpensive but nourishing.
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This bag is both good and inexpensive.
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This bag is both good and inexpensive.
穴をたくさん持っていて、しかも液体を保つのに適しているのはなんだ。
What has many holes but is good for holding liquid?
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The house looked good; moreover, the price was right.
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He makes careless mistakes, and does so frequently.
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They're only $50 with two cans of shoe polish free of charge.
恋とは巨大な矛盾であります。それなくしては生きられず、しかもそれによって傷つく。
Love is a great contradiction. You cannot live without it but at the same time you will be hurt by it.
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The road across the mountain was narrow, and what's more, it was a steep slope.
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My nose is really big, and it's crooked as well.
君は彼女を助けなければいけない。しかもすぐに。
You must help her, and soon!
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You must apologize to her, and that at once.
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You must make up your mind, and that at once.
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We must make up our minds, and soon!
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He did it by himself, and admirably.
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You are all beautiful and unique.
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The budget appears to be inaccurate and unrealistic.
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You can't have your cake and eat it too.
我々は彼を助けなければならない、しかも直ちに。
We must help him immediately.
あなたは彼女を助けなければならない。しかもすぐにだ。
You must help her, and soon!