connective N1 uncommon writtenpolite
加えて — in addition
加えて ・ くわえて
Meaning
- in addition / on top of that / what's more — opens a sentence to add a further separate point
Key sentence
雨が降っていた。加えて、風も強かった。
It was raining. In addition, the wind was strong.
Formation
| Attaches to | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Sentence-initial; the bound form に加えて attaches to a noun | (これ／それに)加えて、 clause | 経験に加えて、語学力もある |
When: Formal/written; somewhat stiffer than その上 in speech.
Examples
この仕事は給料がいい。加えて、休みも多い。
This job pays well. On top of that, there's plenty of time off.
これに加えて、交通費も支給される。
In addition to this, travel expenses are also covered.
Easily confused with
Notes
- The bound form に加えて attaches directly to a noun: 経験に加えて。
See 加えて in real sentences
Jengo shows 加えて the way you actually meet it: inside real Japanese sentences, so it sticks instead of staying an abstract rule.
Study it in JengoSources Compiled with reference to A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar.