A。なおB。 JLPT N2 Formal

Formation

A (sentence) + なお + B (sentence)

Explanation

The なお grammar point is used to provide additional information or emphasize an existing fact. It can be translated as 'moreover', 'besides', or 'in addition' in English. なお is placed between two sentences to connect them and provide supplementary information.

Example sentences

• 明日は休みです。なお、月曜日も休みです。

  Tomorrow is a holiday. Moreover, Monday is also a holiday.

  Ashita wa yasumi desu. Nao, getsuyoubi mo yasumi desu.

• 彼は頭が良いです。なお、スポーツも得意です。

  He is smart. Besides, he is also good at sports.

  Kare wa atama ga yoi desu. Nao, supootsu mo tokui desu.

• この本は面白いです。なお、安いです。

  This book is interesting. In addition, it is cheap.

  Kono hon wa omoshiroi desu. Nao, yasui desu.

• 私は日本語を勉強しています。なお、韓国語も勉強しています。

  I am studying Japanese. Moreover, I am also studying Korean.

  Watashi wa nihongo wo benkyou shiteimasu. Nao, kankokugo mo benkyou shiteimasu.

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。しかも B。 JLPT N2