更(さら)には

さらには
adverb, expression
furthermore; moreover; what is more
formalcognition
1. furthermore; moreover; what is more
A conjunction used to add information that goes beyond what has already been stated, often escalating in degree or significance. Introduces an additional point that strengthens or extends the preceding statement.
成績(せいせき)が上(あ)がり、更(さら)には自信(じしん)もついた。
My grades went up, and furthermore, I gained confidence.
雨(あめ)が降(ふ)り、更(さら)には風(かぜ)も強(つよ)くなった。
It rained, and on top of that, the wind picked up.
この地域(ちいき)は交通(こうつう)の便(べん)がよく、更(さら)には自然(しぜん)も豊(ゆた)かで住(す)みやすい。
This area has good transportation, and moreover, it is rich in nature and easy to live in.

Composed of 更(さら)に (further, additionally) and the topic particle は, which adds emphasis and a sense of building upon what came before. Often used to introduce a point that escalates in importance.

Similar words

  • 更(さら)に — additionally; without は, it simply adds more without the escalating nuance
  • そのうえ — on top of that; similar escalation but slightly more colloquial
  • しかも — moreover; emphasizes that the additional fact is surprising or noteworthy
  • おまけに — on top of that; more casual, often with a negative or ironic tone
  • 加(くわ)えて — in addition; more formal, used in structured arguments

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Neutral to slightly formal. Common in both written and spoken Japanese, especially in explanations, reports, and presentations.

Related Words

Compare: そのうえ (on top of that)
Compare: しかも (moreover)
Compare: おまけに (on top of that)
Compare: 加(くわ)えて (in addition)
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Added 2026.3.27 0:18 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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