その上
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その上
sono ue
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besides; in addition; furthermore~
N2
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JLPT Level
N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
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sono ue
Post ID
51135
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📝 Usage Notes
besides; in addition; furthermore~
📖 How to use it
その上 means 'besides; in addition; furthermore' and adds an additional point to what was just said.
Attaches to
Used as a conjunction at the start of a sentence or clause. It connects to a preceding statement that is a complete sentence; no specific verb form is required.
その上 is used when you want to add another fact or reason to what you have already said. It is similar to 'on top of that' in English. The additional point often strengthens the argument or provides extra information. It is common in both speaking and writing, but it sounds a bit more formal than casual connectives like それに. When used in speech, it is often preceded by a sentence ending in だ/です or a plain past form. You can start a new sentence with その上, or connect two clauses with it after a period or comma.
このレストランは料理がおいしい。その上、値段も安い。
Kono resutoran wa ryouri ga oishii. Sono ue, nedan mo yasui.
This restaurant has delicious food. On top of that, the prices are cheap.
彼は頭がいいし、その上、スポーツもできる。
Kare wa atama ga ii shi, sono ue, supootsu mo dekiru.
He is smart, and furthermore, he is good at sports.
昨日は仕事が忙しかった。その上、電車が遅れて大変だった。
Kinou wa shigoto ga isogashikatta. Sono ue, densha ga okurete taihen datta.
Yesterday I was busy with work. On top of that, the train was delayed and it was tough.
Not それに
それに is more casual and commonly used in everyday conversation. その上 is slightly more formal and is often used in writing or careful speech. In many contexts they are interchangeable, but その上 adds a stronger sense of 'furthermore' and is preferred in logical or argumentative contexts.
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その上 is neutral to slightly formal; it is used in both speaking and writing, but in casual conversation それに is more natural.
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その上
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using その上. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern その上 mean?
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Besides; in addition; furthermore~
What JLPT level is その上?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use その上 in a sentence?
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Attach その上 (sono ue) 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 その上 formal or casual Japanese?
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その上 is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember その上 long-term?
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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.