Japanese word

それに

Pronunciation

Romajisoreni

Meaning

  • conjunctionalso

Example

この店は安いです。それに、料理もおいしいです。ko no mise wa yasu i de su so re ni ryō ri mo o i shi i de su

This restaurant is cheap. Also, the food is delicious.

Illustration for それに (also)

More examples

宿題は終わりました。それに、机の上も片づけました。shuku dai wa o wa ri ma shi ta so re ni tsukue no ue mo kata zu ke ma shi ta

I finished my homework. In addition, I tidied up my desk.

Core concept

It adds another related point to what has already been said, presenting the new point as additional information.

Common phrases

  • それに加えてso re ni kuwa e te

    in addition

Similar words

しかもshikamo: Adds another point that often strengthens or emphasizes the statement.
そのうえsonoue: Adds another related fact, often when several points are being listed.
またmata: Adds another item or fact, often when presenting separate points.
おまけにomakeni: Introduces an additional point, sometimes emphasizing an extra advantage or problem.

Definition in Japanese

前に述べた事柄に、さらに別の事柄を付け加えるときに用いる語。mae ni no be ta koto gara ni sa ra ni betsu no koto gara o tsu ke kuwa e ru to ki ni mochi i ru go

Word origin

それ (sore, "that") + に (ni, "to/in") forms a connector that literally adds something "to that" and means "in addition to that."

Usage tips

  • English learners may associate this connector with "besides," but in this use it adds information rather than excluding anything.

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