# さらに: furthermore; even more

> Learn how to use さらに, a JLPT N3 Japanese grammar point meaning furthermore; even more, with structure, nuance, examples, mistakes, and comparisons.

JLPT level: N3 · Updated: 2026-05-17 · Canonical: https://hane-app.com/blog/n3-sara-ni/

**さらに** means **furthermore; even more**. It is a **JLPT N3** grammar pattern used to **add information or show an increased degree**.

This grammar point often appears in **neutral to formal** Japanese. If you want to **add information or show an increased degree**, **さらに** is a useful pattern to learn.

## What does さらに mean?

Use **さらに** when you want to **add information or show an increased degree**.

Natural translations include:
- furthermore; even more
- furthermore
- furthermore / even more

## How to form さらに

さらに + sentence / adjective / verb phrase

Examples of the pattern:
- さらに悪くなる
- さらに三人
- さらに重要だ

## When is さらに used?

Use **さらに** in situations like:
- adding another point
- increasing degree
- formal explanations or presentations

Tone and register:
- neutral to formal
- Common in JLPT reading, grammar questions, and natural Japanese sentences

## さらに example sentences

- 雨はさらに強くなった。 — The rain became even stronger.
- さらに、参加費も必要です。 — Furthermore, a participation fee is also required.
- この問題はさらに深刻になっている。 — This problem is becoming even more serious.
- 彼は英語に加えて、さらに中国語も話せる。 — In addition to English, he can also speak Chinese.
- さらに詳しい情報は、ウェブサイトをご覧ください。 — For further details, please see the website.

## Nuance of さらに

The key nuance is **addition or increase beyond the previous point**.

This matters because **さらに** does more than translate one English phrase. It shows how the speaker connects ideas, evaluates a situation, or frames the sentence for the listener.

For example:
- In context, it sounds natural when the surrounding sentence supports the nuance.
- Compared with **もっと**, it has a different focus and level of formality.

## さらに vs もっと

Both **さらに** and **もっと** can appear in related situations, but they are different.

**さらに**:
- means **furthermore; even more**
- fits the specific N3 pattern and nuance explained above

**もっと**:
- もっと is everyday “more”; さらに is more formal and can mean furthermore or additionally

Quick contrast examples:
- Target: 雨はさらに強くなった。 — The rain became even stronger.
- Compare: Try replacing it with **もっと** and check whether the nuance still matches.

## Common mistakes with さらに

Watch out for these mistakes:
- Using it too often in casual speech
- Confusing “furthermore” with “again” in every context
- Adding unrelated information without a logical connection

## Is さらに on the JLPT?

Yes. **さらに** is commonly taught as **JLPT N3** grammar.

That means learners should be able to:
- recognize it in reading
- understand its nuance in context
- use it in simple original sentences

## Practice questions for さらに

Try making your own sentences with these prompts:
- Add another requirement.
- Say the weather got worse.
- Ask for further details.

## Learning path for さらに

To learn **さらに** efficiently, review simple listing with そして, then practice adding a second point in the same positive or negative direction.

1. First, make sure you can form **さらに** without looking at the pattern chart.
2. Next, compare it with [上に（うえに）](/blog/n3-ue-ni/), [だけでなく](/blog/n3-dake-de-naku/). These patterns are close enough that choosing between them helps you understand the nuance.
3. Finally, write sentences that stack reasons, qualities, or examples; then check whether replacing **さらに** with [ばかりでなく](/blog/n3-bakari-denaku/) changes the meaning.

## Related grammar to review next

- [上に（うえに）](/blog/n3-ue-ni/) — because it also adds information in “not only / in addition” sentences.
- [だけでなく](/blog/n3-dake-de-naku/) — because it also adds information in “not only / in addition” sentences.
- [ばかりでなく](/blog/n3-bakari-denaku/) — because it also adds information in “not only / in addition” sentences.
- [はもちろん](/blog/n3-wa-mochiron/) — because it also adds information in “not only / in addition” sentences.

## Learn さらに with Hane

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