～上に

When to use

Neutral "in addition to" - pairs two related facts/qualities.

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.

• 彼かれは頭あたまがいい上うえに、スポーツも得意とくいです。

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

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

• このドレスは美うつくしい上うえに、値段ねだんも安やすいです。

  This dress is not only beautiful but also affordable.

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

• 彼女かのじょは優やさしい上うえに、料理りょうりも上手じょうずです。

  Besides being kind, she is also good at cooking.

  Kanojo wa yasashii ue ni, ryouri mo jouzu desu.

• 彼かれは社長しゃちょうの上うえに、有名ゆうめいな作家さっかでもある。

  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。~omake niN2Expresses that in addition to A, there is also B…
• 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。しかも B。A. Shikamo B.N2Expressing additional information; 'moreover', '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…

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