～上に JLPT N2 Neutral

Formation

Verb-plain + 上に, い-Adjective + 上に, な-Adjective + な上に, Noun + の上に

Explanation

The ～上に grammar point is used to indicate that there is an additional piece of information or situation besides the first one. It can be translated as 'in addition to', 'besides', or 'not only... but also'. It can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, and nouns.

Example sentences

• 彼は頭がいい上に、スポーツも得意です。

  In addition to being smart, he is also good at sports.

  Kare wa atama ga ii ue ni, supo-tsu mo tokui desu.

• このドレスは美しい上に、値段も安いです。

  This dress is not only beautiful but also affordable.

  Kono doresu wa utsukushii ue ni, nedan mo yasui desu.

• 彼女は優しい上に、料理も上手です。

  Besides being kind, she is also good at cooking.

  Kanojo wa yasashii ue ni, ryouri mo jouzu desu.

• 彼は社長の上に、有名な作家でもある。

  Not only is he a company president, but he is also a famous writer.

  Kare wa shachou no ue ni, yuumei na sakka demo aru.

Addition (Besides / Moreover)

• A。おまけに B。 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
• A。なおB。 JLPT N2