更に

更に is a formal or literary adverb meaning 'in addition, furthermore, more, even more.' It is used to add new information that intensifies the situation or to introduce a more extreme result after what has been stated. In written Japanese, it often connects two clauses like 'and' or 'moreover.' It can also emphasize a progression or escalation, similar to saying 'even more' in English. While 実際 in spoken language people often use さらに, 更に emphasizes a more formal or polished tone and appears frequently in news, reports, essays, and official writing.