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How to say "Addition" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "addition", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
ひいては
ひいては (hiite wa)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
加味
かみ (kami)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "addition" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between ひいては and 加味.
In Japanese, ひいては (ひいては (hiite wa)) is typically associated with "in addition, furthermore, on top of that, and ultimately, consequently" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Used to indicate that one thing leads to another, often with a broader or more significant consequence. Connects a cause to a later, often larger, effect..
On the other hand, 加味 (かみ (kami)) maps to "addition (of a factor); seasoning; flavouring; taking into account" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents To add an element, factor, or flavor to something. Often used in the sense of "taking into account" an opinion or condition.. A literal translation of "addition" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "ひいては"
個人の努力が会社の成功に、ひいては社会貢献につながる。
Individual effort leads to the company's success, and ultimately to social contribution.
Bilingual Context for "加味"
お客様の意見を加味して、新商品を開発しました。
We developed a new product, taking into account customer feedback.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "個人の努力が会社の成功に、 ＿＿＿ 社会貢献につながる。" (Meaning: "Individual effort leads to the company's success, and ultimately to social contribution.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "ひいては" fits here because it means "in addition, furthermore, on top of that, and ultimately, consequently" in the context of: "Individual effort leads to the company's success, and ultimately to social contribution.". "加味" represents "addition (of a factor); seasoning; flavouring; taking into account".