Topic N3
Japanese Learning
200. 上に : Furthermore... / In addition to....
✏️Structure
V / Adj / N + 上に💡Usage
Used to add information of the same positive or negative nature.
📚Examples
彼は仕事が速い上に、正確だ。
Kare wa shigoto ga hayai ue ni, seikaku da.
He works fast and is also accurate.
この部屋は狭い上に、家賃も高い。
Kono heya wa semai ue ni, yachin mo takai.
This room is small and, furthermore, the rent is expensive.
昨日から熱がある上に、喉も痛い。
Kinou kara netsu ga aru ue ni, nodo mo itai.
I've had a fever since yesterday and my throat also hurts.
彼女は綺麗な上に、頭も良い。
Kanojo wa kirei na ue ni, atama mo ii.
She is not only beautiful but also smart.
この本は面白い上に、勉強にもなる。
Kono hon wa omoshiroi ue ni, benkyou ni mo naru.
This book is interesting and also educational.
道に迷った上に、雨まで降ってきた。
michi ni mayotta ue ni, ame made futte kita.
Not only did I get lost, but it also started raining.
彼は才能がある上に、努力家だ。
kare wa sainou ga aru ue ni, doryokuka da.
He has talent and, in addition, is a hard worker.
ここは静かな上に、景色が良い。
koko wa shizukana ue ni, keshiki ga yoi.
This place is quiet and also has a good view.
物価が高い上に、税金も上がった。
bukka ga takai ue ni, zeikin mo agatta.
Prices are high and, furthermore, taxes have gone up.
今日は忙しかった上に、嫌なことがあった。
kyou wa isogashikatta ue ni, iyana koto ga atta.
I was busy today and, on top of that, something unpleasant happened.