しかも
しかも
conjunction
moreover, furthermore
1.
moreover, furthermore, besides
Used to add information that strengthens or supplements what was said before.
この店は安い。しかも美味しい。
This restaurant is cheap. Moreover, it's delicious.
彼は頭がいい。しかも努力家だ。
He's smart. What's more, he's hardworking.
遅刻した。しかも大事な会議に。
I was late. And it was to an important meeting.
Used for emphasis
このアパートは駅から近い。しかも家賃も安い。
This apartment is close to the station. What's more, the rent is cheap too.
彼女は三つの言語を話せる。しかも全部独学で身につけたそうだ。
She can speak three languages. Moreover, she apparently learned all of them on her own.
USAGE: しかも adds emphasis to additional information. It typically introduces something surprising or noteworthy that reinforces the previous statement.
CONTRAST:
- しかも - moreover (adds emphasis, often positive or surprising)
- その上 - on top of that, moreover
- 更に - furthermore, even more
- おまけに - on top of that (often negative additional point)
POSITION: Typically appears at the beginning of a new sentence or clause.