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その上

sono ue

Description

「その上」は、前に言ったことに、もっと同じような話をつけ加えるときに使います。

"その上" is used when adding more similar information to what was said before.

「そして」や「さらに」と近い意味で、少しかたい言い方です。

"その上" has a meaning close to "そして" or "さらに" and is a slightly formal expression.

Meanings

その上sono ue

in addition; moreover; on top of that

この店は安い。その上、おいしい。

This shop is cheap. Moreover, it's delicious.

その上sono ue

on top of that thing; upon it

机があって、その上に本を置いた。

There was a desk, and I put a book on it.

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Notes

  • Word formation

    その (that) + 上 (ue, top/above); literally 'on top of that,' extended to 'moreover.'

  • Nuance

    As a connective it adds a further, often positive, point; usually followed by a comma.

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