更に
JLPT Level: N2
Meanings
even more
further
again
more and more
moreover
Usage
更に + Verb
更に + Adjective/Adverb
更に + Noun (in compounds)
Explanation
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.
彼は計画を変更した。更に、予算も増えた。
かれはけいかくをへんこうした。さらに、よさんもふえた。
He changed the plan. Moreover, the budget also increased.
この問題は難しい。更に、時間も足りない。
このもんだいはむずかしい。さらに、じかんもたりない。
This problem is difficult. Furthermore, there is not enough time.
彼女は更に努力した。
かのじょはさらにどりょくした。
She put in even more effort.
更に新しい情報が得られた。
さらにあたらしいじょうほうがえられた。
Even more new information was obtained.
彼は更に詳しく説明した。
かれはさらにくわしくせつめいした。
He explained in even more detail.