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How to say "Addition" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "addition", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
加味
かみ (kami)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
加うるに
くわうるに (kuwauruni)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "addition" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 加味 and 加うるに.
In Japanese, 加味 (かみ (kami)) is typically associated with "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..
On the other hand, 加うるに (くわうるに (kuwauruni)) maps to "in addition, moreover" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "addition" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
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.
Bilingual Context for "加うるに"
私は加うるにに興味があります。
I am interested in in addition, moreover.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "お客様の意見を ＿＿＿ して、新商品を開発しました。" (Meaning: "We developed a new product, taking into account customer feedback.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "加味" fits here because it means "addition (of a factor); seasoning; flavouring; taking into account" in the context of: "We developed a new product, taking into account customer feedback.". "加うるに" represents "in addition, moreover".