おまけに
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
I'm busy today. On top of that, it started to rain.
He kept his promise. What is more, the promised item hasn't arrived yet.
This shop is cheap, and what's more, the taste is good.
She was late, and to make matters worse, the deadline had passed.
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