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synonym Comparative
〜以外
VS
なおかつ

Differences Between "〜以外" and "なおかつ"

Option A
〜以外
Meaning
except for, apart from, besides
Reading
〜いがい (〜igai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この店は土日以外は開いています。
This store is open except for Saturdays and Sundays.
Option B
なおかつ
Meaning
and yet, besides
Reading
なおかつ (naokatsu)
Syllabus Level
C1
Practical Example
私はなおかつに興味があります。
I am interested in and yet, besides.

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Which word fits this context: "(except for, apart from, besides)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 〜以外: Used to indicate exclusion or to state that everything else is included. Can be used with nouns (N + 以外) or clauses (V-る/V-ない/Adj-い/Adj-な + 以外).
- なおかつ: Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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