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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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