GRAMMAR
〜に加えて
in addition to
Explanation
NOTE
〜に加えて means in addition to or on top of — used to add another element to something already mentioned.
雨に加えて、風も強くなってきた。
In addition to the rain, the wind has also gotten stronger.
Often paired with も in the second clause to emphasize the addition.
NOTE
This expression is somewhat formal and frequently appears in written language, news, and business contexts.
NOTE
It attaches directly to a noun. A shorter variant 〜に加え (without えて) is even more formal and common in writing.
STRUCTURE
N辞
に<ruby>加<rt>くわ</rt></ruby>えて彼は英語に加えて、中国語も話せる。
Kare wa eigo ni kuwaete, chuugokugo mo hanaseru.
In addition to English, he can also speak Chinese.
電気代に加えて、水道代も値上がりした。
Denkidai ni kuwaete, suidoudai mo neagari shita.
In addition to electricity bills, water bills have also gone up.
この店は味に加えて、サービスも素晴らしい。
Kono mise wa aji ni kuwaete, saabisu mo subarashii.
On top of the taste, this restaurant's service is also wonderful.
Practice exercises
1
費用に加えて、時間もかかる。
In addition to cost, it also takes time.
Answer
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2
才能に加えて、努力も大切だ。
In addition to talent, effort is also important.
Answer
に加えて
3
雨に加えて、風も強くなった。
In addition to rain, the wind also got stronger.
Answer
に加えて
4
仕事に加えて、勉強も続けている。
In addition to work, I am continuing to study.
Answer
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5
疲れに加えて、風邪もひいてしまった。
In addition to fatigue, I also caught a cold.
Answer
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