さらにsara ni“furthermore; even more”

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

• 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）, だけでなく.
3. Finally, write sentences that stack reasons, qualities, or examples; then check whether replacing さらに with ばかりでなく changes the meaning.

Related grammar to review next

• 上に（うえに） — in addition; not only but also.
• だけでなく — not only… but also.
• ばかりでなく — not only… but also.
• はもちろん — not to mention; of course.

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