しかも
JLPT Level: N2
Meanings
Moreover
Furthermore
In addition
On top of that
Usage
Clause + しかも
Verb (dictionary form) + しかも
い-adjective + しかも
な-adjective + しかも
Noun + しかも
Explanation
しかも is a strong conjunctive adverb used to add a more surprising or impressive second point to what was just stated. It tightens a sense of progression: not only is the first clause true, but the second clause reinforces it with greater significance or contrast. It often appears after a simple statement to introduce an additional, often stronger, detail. It can emphasize praise, surprise, or emphasis on the second fact. Typical contexts include comparisons, praise, consequences, or after a statement of fact where the speaker wants to underline the added point.
彼は頭がいい。しかも努力家だ。
かれはあたまがいい。しかもどりょくかだ。
He's smart. Moreover, he's hardworking.
この店は安い。しかも味もいい。
このみせはやすい。しかもあじもいい。
This shop is cheap, and moreover, the taste is good.
雨が降っている。しかも風も強い。
あめがふっている。しかもかぜもつよい。
It's raining. On top of that, the wind is strong.
彼女は英語が流暢だ。しかも中国語も話せる。
かのじょはえいごがりゅうちょうだ。しかもちゅうごくごもはなせる。
She is fluent in English; furthermore, she can also speak Chinese.
今日は時間がない。しかも財布を家に忘れた。
きょうはじかんがない。しかもさいふをいえにわすれた。
I don't have time today; what's more, I left my wallet at home.