【JLPT N3 Grammar】〜上に(〜うえに / ~ueni)
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Explanation:〜上うえに

Meaning
"それに / さらに"

on top of that / in addition

Form
V(plain form)+上に
イA(plain form) + 上に
ナAな + 上に
Nの + 上に

Points

  1. Adding Information: "〜上に" is used to add another layer of information, either positive or negative, to a statement that has already been made.
  2. Consistency in Tone: The added information should match the tone of the initial statement (i.e., both positive or both negative).
  3. Emphasis: This expression is often used to emphasize the combined effect of both pieces of information.

JLPT Level
N3



Sample sentenes

日本にほんの料理りょうりはおいしい上うえにヘルシーだ。
Japanese cuisine is not only delicious but also healthy.

このカバンは安やすい上うえに丈夫じょうぶだ。
This bag is not only cheap but also durable.

部長ぶちょうの話はなしは長ながい上うえにつまらない。
My manager's speeches are not only long but also boring.

市場いちばの魚さかなは安やすい上うえに新鮮しんせんだ。
The fish at the market is not only cheap but also fresh.

この教科書きょうかしょは高たかい上うえにわかりにくい。
This textbook is not only expensive but also difficult to understand.

ジェームスさんは頭あたまがいい上うえにスポーツもできる。
James is not only smart but also good at sports.

ユニクロは安やすい上うえに質しつもいい。
Uniqlo is not only affordable but also of good quality.

Vocabulary

Japanese
English
市場 いちば market
質 しつ quality

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