Japanese word

なおさら

Pronunciation

Romajinaosara

Meaning

  • adverbeven more

Example

寒い日は、なおさら温かいお茶が飲みたいです。samu i hi wa na o sa ra atata ka i o cha ga no mi ta i de su

On cold days, I want hot tea even more.

Illustration for なおさら (even more)

More examples

忙しい時は、健康に気をつけることがなおさら大切です。isoga shi i toki wa ken kō ni ki o tsu ke ru ko to ga na o sa ra tai setsu de su

When you are busy, taking care of your health is all the more important.

Core concept

Shows that something applies to a greater degree when a particular situation already supports it.

Common phrases

  • なおさら大切na o sa ra tai setsu

    all the more important

  • なおさら必要na o sa ra hitsu yō

    all the more necessary

Similar words

いっそうissō: To an even greater degree, often in a formal or written context.
もっとmotto: To a greater degree than before or than a stated level.
さらにsarani: To an additional or greater degree beyond an existing level.
ますますmasumasu: To an increasingly greater degree as a situation or process continues.

Definition in Japanese

ある事柄を受けて、同じ傾向や状態がいっそう強まるさま。a ru koto gara o u ke te ona ji kei kō ya jō tai ga i ssō tsuyo ma ru sa ma

Word origin

尚更 (naosara, "even more") is formed from 尚 (nao, "still") and 更 (sara, "more"), with both parts contributing to the idea of an added degree.

Usage tips

  • なおさら (naosara) often appears after a situation has been mentioned, making it useful for showing that the situation strengthens what follows rather than merely adding a separate point.

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