“To make matters worse” in Japanese
Short answer
To make matters worse in Japanese is “お負けに” (omakeni). Full meaning: to make matters worse, besides, what's more, in addition, on top of that.
Other ways to say “To make matters worse” in Japanese
さらに困ったことに
saranikomattakotoni to make matters worse
そこへ持ってきて
sokohemottekite what is worse, to make matters worse
さらに悪いことに
saraniwaruikotoni and what is worse, to make matters worse
かてて加えて
katetekuwaete moreover, besides, in addition, on top of that, to make matters worse
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