synonym Comparative
おまけに
VS
上回る
Differences Between "おまけに" and "上回る"
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
上回る
Meaning
to exceed, to surpass, to be more than
Reading
うわまわる (uwamawaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
今月の売り上げは目標を上回った。
This month's sales exceeded the target.
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)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
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.
- 上回る: Used to describe a quantity, value, or performance that is greater than a standard, expectation, or previous record. 数量、程度、能力などが基準や予想を超えている状況を表します。
- 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.
- 上回る: Used to describe a quantity, value, or performance that is greater than a standard, expectation, or previous record. 数量、程度、能力などが基準や予想を超えている状況を表します。
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