N2156/217

おまけに

Clause + おまけに + ClausePhrase/Clause + おまけに + Phrase/Clause

Meanings

  • in addition
  • on top of that
  • what is more
  • to make matters worse

About this pattern

Explanation

おまけに is a conjunctive expression used to add an additional, often negative, point to what has already been stated. It emphasizes that beyond the preceding fact, something else undesirable or surprising also occurs. It is commonly used in casual and written narratives to convey piling up of news, both good and bad, but it often carries a slight negative or complaining nuance when used with bad information.

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Example sentences

今日は忙しい。おまけに雨も降ってきた。

I'm busy today. On top of that, it started to rain.

彼は約束した。おまけに約束の品もまだ届いていない。

He kept his promise. What is more, the promised item hasn't arrived yet.

この店は安い。おまけに味もいい。

This shop is cheap, and what's more, the taste is good.

彼女は遅刻した。おまけに提出期限も過ぎていた。

She was late, and to make matters worse, the deadline had passed.