なお②

なお is a connector used to add information or to contrast what follows with what has been said. It functions like “in addition,” “besides,” “incidentally,” or “moreover.” It can start a sentence or follow a previous clause after a period. It often signals that the information is supplementary, sometimes clarifying, correcting, or adding a related point. Tone is formal and is common in written Japanese, reports, instructions, and announcements. When used after a clause, it marks a transition to an additional point, and it can also refine emphasis by presenting a more important or related consideration. Be mindful that なお should be used in a somewhat formal context; in casual speech, speakers might use そして or それに代わる casual connective.