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しかも
shikamo
Description
「しかも」は、前に言ったことに、もっと何かをつけたすときに使います。
"しかも" is used when adding something more to what was said before.
いいことにも、わるいことにも使えて、「そのうえ」という意味です。
It can be used for both good and bad things, meaning "moreover."
Meanings
しかもshikamo
moreover; and what's more; on top of that
この店は安い。しかも、おいしい。
This store is cheap. Moreover, it's delicious.
しかもshikamo
and yet; nevertheless (adding a contrasting point)
雨だ。しかも、かさがない。
It's raining. What's more, I don't have an umbrella.
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Notes
- Nuance
しかも adds an extra point in the same direction, often emphatic; それに is softer and more neutral.
- Etymology
from 然 (shika, 'so') + も ('also'), literally 'and also so'.
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