ほかに(も)・ほか(に)は
Meanings
- Besides
- In addition
- Other things
- Anything else
- Another
About this pattern
Explanation
Used to indicate something in addition to what has already been mentioned, or to ask about other possibilities. The expression can refer to other things, other options, or other people/places beyond the current scope. ほかに attaches to nouns or phrases to mean 'besides' or 'in addition to,' while ほかにも adds emphasis, implying there are multiple other things. The は marker often shifts the topic to the additional item, highlighting it as an alternative or extra consideration. This grammar is common in questions (e.g., ほかに何かありますか) and when making recommendations or comparisons.
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Example sentences
Do you have anything else you would like?
Besides this shop, there are other cheaper shops as well.
There isn't anything else in particular I have to do.
Are there any other options?
There are other problems as well.
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