synonym Comparative
おまけに
VS
然も
Differences Between "おまけに" and "然も"
Option A
おまけに
Meaning
moreover, in addition, what's more, to make matters worse
Reading
おまけに (omake ni)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は背が高くて、おまけにハンサムだ。
He is tall, and what's more, he's handsome.
Option B
然も
Meaning
moreover, furthermore, what's more, and yet
Reading
しかも (shikamo)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
このレストランは美味しい。しかも値段も手頃だ。
This restaurant is delicious. What's more, the prices are reasonable.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(moreover, in addition, what's more, to make matters worse)"?
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使い分け解説:
- おまけに: Used to add further information, often something negative or surprising, on top of what has already been said. Similar to その上 (sono ue) or しかも (shikamo), but sometimes implies an unexpected or undesirable addition.
- 然も: Used to add another, often more significant or surprising, point or condition to what has just been stated. It can intensify, clarify, or simply add to the previous statement. 「その上」「そればかりか」といった追加・強調のニュアンス。
- おまけに: Used to add further information, often something negative or surprising, on top of what has already been said. Similar to その上 (sono ue) or しかも (shikamo), but sometimes implies an unexpected or undesirable addition.
- 然も: Used to add another, often more significant or surprising, point or condition to what has just been stated. It can intensify, clarify, or simply add to the previous statement. 「その上」「そればかりか」といった追加・強調のニュアンス。
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