文A。そのうえ 文B。

When to use

Neutral "on top of that". (Same word as n3-001's その上, kana-written; taught at N4.)

Explanation

This grammar point is used to connect two sentences, where the first sentence 文A provides some information, and the second sentence 文B adds additional related information. It can be translated as 'furthermore', 'besides', or 'in addition' in English.

• このソフトウェアは使つかいやすい。そのうえ、価格かかくも手てごろだ。

  This software is easy to use. Furthermore, the price is reasonable.

  Kono sofutouea wa tsukaiyasui. Sono ue, kakaku mo tegoro da.

• 彼女かのじょは美人びじんだ。そのうえ、頭あたまもいい。

  She is beautiful. In addition, she is smart.

  Kanojo wa bijin da. Sono ue, atama mo ii.

• この映画えいがは面白おもしろい。そのうえ、俳優はいゆうたちの演技えんぎも素晴すばらしい。

  This movie is interesting. Besides, the actors' performances are also great.

  Kono eiga wa omoshiroi. Sono ue, haiyuutachi no engi mo subarashii.

• 東京とうきょうはたくさんの観光かんこうスポットがある。そのうえ、美味おいしいレストランも多おおい。

  Tokyo has many sightseeing spots. In addition, there are many delicious restaurants.

  Toukyou wa takusan no kankou supotto ga aru. Sono ue, oishii resutoran mo oi.

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…
• 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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