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“what's more” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishikamo

Example

この店は安いです。しかも、料理がおいしいです。ko no mise wa yasu i de su shi ka mo ryō ri ga o i shi i de su

This restaurant is cheap. What's more, the food is delicious.

Illustration for しかも (what's more)

How to say “what's more” in Japanese

“What's more” in Japanese is しかも (shikamo).

Adds a further point to what has just been said, often making the preceding statement stronger or more noteworthy.

Full entry for しかも: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with しかも

今日は晴れていて、しかも暖かいです。kyō wa ha re te i te shi ka mo atata ka i de su

It is sunny today, and what's more, it is warm.

Tips for using しかも

  • In conversation, しかも (shikamo) can add a surprising bonus, so it often corresponds to "and on top of that" rather than a neutral "and."

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