synonym Comparative
これ以上
VS
しかも
Differences Between "これ以上" and "しかも"
Option A
これ以上
Meaning
any more (than this); further (than this)
Reading
これいじょう (kore ijou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これ以上待てません。
I can't wait any longer than this.
Option B
しかも
Meaning
moreover; furthermore; what's more; besides
Reading
しかも (shikamo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女は美しく、しかも頭がいい。
She is beautiful, and what's more, she is intelligent.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(any more (than this); further (than this))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- これ以上: Used to indicate a limit or maximum point, often implying 'no more than this' or 'beyond this point.' 否定形や疑問形とよく一緒に使われます。
- しかも: Connects two sentences or clauses, adding more information or emphasizing a point, often implying that the second point is even more significant or surprising than the first. (前の内容に加えて、さらに強調する時や、意外なことを言う時に使います。)
- これ以上: Used to indicate a limit or maximum point, often implying 'no more than this' or 'beyond this point.' 否定形や疑問形とよく一緒に使われます。
- しかも: Connects two sentences or clauses, adding more information or emphasizing a point, often implying that the second point is even more significant or surprising than the first. (前の内容に加えて、さらに強調する時や、意外なことを言う時に使います。)
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