Japanese grammar
What does それに (same-direction addition) mean? Japanese grammar N4
それに (same-direction addition) means moreover, in addition.
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N4 |
|---|---|
| Structure | Sentence A. それに、sentence B. |
| Romaji | sore ni |
| Meaning | moreover, in addition |
How to use it
Adding a reason or characteristic that goes in the same direction as what was just stated.
- それに adds information that reinforces the previous point: if it's good, it adds another good point; if it's bad, it adds another bad point. It does not express a cause-and-effect relationship like それで.
- In conversation, それに often corresponds to the listing structure ～し within a single sentence. Both suggest a list that isn't necessarily complete.
Examples
この部屋は広いです。それに、駅から近いです。
This room is spacious. Moreover, it is close to the station.
今日は寒いです。それに、風も強いです。
It is cold today. In addition, the wind is strong.
Common mistakes
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Wrongこの店は安いです。それに、買いました。
Correctこの店は安いです。それで、ここで買いました。
"Cheap" leads to the result "bought it", so それで should be used. それに requires adding another characteristic in the same direction.
Exam tips
- If the following sentence has も and adds another reason in the same direction, それに is a strong choice.