in addition to, besides

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates addition to existing items.

[Noun] + に加えて

日本語に加えて、中国語も勉強している。

Nihongo ni kuwaete, chuugokugo mo benkyou shite iru.

In addition to Japanese, I am also studying Chinese.

仕事に加えて、育児もしなければならない。

Shigoto ni kuwaete, ikuji mo shinakereba naranai.

In addition to work, I also have to do childcare.

More formal than その上.

～に沿って

along, in accordance with

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Common for listing additional items.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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