GRAMMAR
更に
even more
furthermore
Explanation
NOTE
更に means furthermore, moreover, or additionally. It is used to add new information or to indicate that something happens on top of what was already mentioned.
雨が降っている。更に、風も強くなってきた。
It's raining. Furthermore, the wind has gotten stronger.
Sentence-initial 更に connects two related statements, adding extra information.
NOTE
更に can also appear mid-sentence to mean even more or still further, often modifying a verb or an amount.
STRUCTURE
更に+Statement
彼は英語が話せる。更に、フランス語も話せる。
Kare wa eigo ga hanaseru. Sara ni, furansugo mo hanaseru.
He can speak English. Furthermore, he can also speak French.
値段が下がり、更に品質も良くなった。
Nedan ga sagari, sara ni hinshitsu mo yoku natta.
The price went down, and moreover, the quality improved.
気温は更に下がる見込みだ。
Kion wa sara ni sagaru mikomi da.
The temperature is expected to drop even further.
Practice exercises
1
彼は英語に加えて、更に中国語も勉強している。
In addition to English, he is furthermore studying Chinese.
Answer
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2
地球温暖化は深刻な問題だ。更に、私たちの生活にも影響を与えている。
Global warming is a serious problem. Furthermore, it's affecting our lives too.
Answer
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3
この料理は美味しい。しかも、更に安い。
This dish is delicious. Furthermore, it's even cheaper.
Answer
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4
製品は軽い。その上、更に丈夫になった。
The product is light. Furthermore, it became even more durable.
Answer
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5
この計画を成功させるには、更に努力が必要だ。
To make this plan succeed, even more effort is necessary.
Answer
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