ほかに(も)・ほか(に)は
JLPT Level: N4
Meanings
Besides
In addition
Other things
Anything else
Another
Usage
ほかに
ほかに + は
ほかにも
N + のほかに
ほかには + N
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.
ほかに何かご希望はありますか。
ほかになにかごきぼうはありますか。
Do you have anything else you would like?
この店以外に、ほかにも安い店はあります。
このみせいがいに、ほかにもやすいみせはあります。
Besides this shop, there are other cheaper shops as well.
ほかには特に用事がありません。
ほかにはとくにようじがありません。
There isn't anything else in particular I have to do.
ほかに選択肢はありますか。
ほかにせんたくしはありますか。
Are there any other options?
ほかにも問題があります。
ほかにももんだいがあります。
There are other problems as well.