1.
furthermore, moreover, in addition
Used to add more information or emphasize an increase in degree.
更に一つ言いたい。
I have one more thing to say.
雨が降り、更に風も強くなった。
It rained, and furthermore, the wind grew stronger.
この本は面白い。更に、絵もきれいだ。
This book is interesting. Moreover, the illustrations are beautiful.
会社は新しい店を出し、更に海外にも進出した。
The company opened new stores and, furthermore, expanded overseas.
今回の調査では新しいデータが得られた。更に、今までの結果を見直す必要もある。
New data was obtained in this survey. Additionally, there is a need to review the results so far.
2.
even more, still more
Indicates an increase beyond the current state.
値段が更に上がった。
The price went up even more.
更に詳しく説明します。
I will explain in even more detail.
彼は成功し、更に有名になった。
He succeeded and became even more famous.
練習を続ければ、更に上手になれると思う。
If you keep practicing, I think you can get even better.
技術が進んで、生活は更に便利になっていくだろう。
As technology advances, life will become even more convenient.
USAGE: 更に can introduce additional information (like "moreover") or indicate an increase in degree (like "even more").
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 更に〜する (to do ~ even more)
- 更に詳しく (in more detail)
- 更に加えて (in addition to that)
CONTRAST:
- 更に - furthermore, even more (formal)
- もっと - more (general, casual)
- その上 - on top of that, moreover
- しかも - moreover, what's more