furthermore; again; more and more (さらに) – Japanese Grammar さらに (sara ni)

Q: What JLPT level is さらに?

JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast

Q: How do you use さらに in a sentence?

Attach さらに to the appropriate verb or noun form. Furthermore; again; more and more

Q: Is さらに formal or casual Japanese?

さらに can be used in both casual conversation and polite speech depending on context.

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sara ni

furthermore; again; more and more

てしょうがない te shou ga nai 気味 gimi うちに uchi ni 切る kiru わざわざ wazawaza いくら～ても ikura~temo とても～ない totemo~nai 決して～ない kesshite~nai を通じて /を通して o tsuujite /o tooshite っぽい ppoi あまりにも amari ni mo たって tatte 的 teki ような気がする you na ki ga suru たとたん ta totan わけだ wake da てもしょうがない temo shou ga nai がたい gatai に関する ni kan suru つもりで tsumori de てしょうがない te shou ga nai 気味 gimi うちに uchi ni 切る kiru わざわざ wazawaza いくら～ても ikura~temo とても～ない totemo~nai 決して～ない kesshite~nai を通じて /を通して o tsuujite /o tooshite っぽい ppoi あまりにも amari ni mo たって tatte 的 teki ような気がする you na ki ga suru たとたん ta totan わけだ wake da てもしょうがない temo shou ga nai がたい gatai に関する ni kan suru つもりで tsumori de

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さらに

sara ni

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furthermore; again; more and more

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JLPT Level N3

Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast

Reading sara ni

Post ID 50915

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📝 Usage Notes

furthermore; again; more and more

📖 How to use it

さらに means 'furthermore' when adding a point, and can also mean 'again' or 'more and more' depending on context.

Attaches to As an adverb, it attaches to verbs, adjectives, or nouns without conjugation. It can also be used at the beginning of a sentence to connect ideas.

さらに is a versatile adverb. When you are making a list of reasons or adding another point in a discussion, it works like 'furthermore' or 'moreover'. For example, after stating one advantage, you can start your next sentence with さらに to add another. This usage is common in both writing and formal speech.

When placed before a verb or an adjective, さらに can also mean 'more' or 'even more', indicating an increase in degree. For instance, さらに大きい means 'even bigger'. This is similar to もっと but a bit more formal or emphatic.

In some contexts, さらに can mean 'again' or 'further', like when something happens another time. However, this meaning is less common for learners at N3; the primary meanings are 'furthermore' and 'more and more'. Pay attention to the sentence to see which meaning fits.

このアプリは使いやすいです。さらに、無料でダウンロードできます。

Kono apuri wa tsukaiyasui desu. Sarani, muryou de daunrōdo dekimasu.

This app is easy to use. Furthermore, you can download it for free.

環境問題を解決するために、さらに努力が必要です。

Kankyou mondai o kaiketsu suru tame ni, sarani doryoku ga hitsuyou desu.

To solve environmental problems, even more effort is needed.

彼はテストに合格した。さらに、新しい仕事も見つけた。

Kare wa tesuto ni goukaku shita. Sarani, atarashii shigoto mo mitsuketa.

He passed the test. Moreover, he found a new job.

Not もっともっと is more casual and common in spoken Japanese, while さらに is more formal and often used in writing or formal speeches. When meaning 'furthermore', もっと cannot be used; you need さらに or そのうえ.

Register さらに is neutral but slightly formal; it appears in both spoken and written Japanese, but in casual conversation, そのうえ or もっと might be preferred.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grammar pattern さらに mean? ▼

Furthermore; again; more and more

What JLPT level is さらに? ▼

Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.

How do you use さらに in a sentence? ▼

Attach さらに (sara ni) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.

Is さらに formal or casual Japanese? ▼

さらに is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.

How can I remember さらに long-term? ▼

Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.