それに (And)
And, Besides, Moreover, In addition
JLPT N4
Pattern
Sentence A。それに、Sentence B
How it works
それに at the start of a sentence adds another point in the same direction: “besides / what's more”. It lists reasons or merits, unlike それで (so) or でも (but).
Examples
- この 部屋は 広いです。それに、駅から 近いです。This room is spacious. Besides, it's close to the station.
- ポチは いつも いっしょです。それに、元気が ない ときは、そばに 来て くれます。Pochi is always with me. What's more, when I'm down, he comes to my side.
Related grammar
- てくれるTo do something for someone (usually you)
- 〜でも 〜でもWhether ~ or, Neither ~ or
- それでBecause of that, So?, And then?, Therefore, With that
- にきがつくTo notice (that), To realize (that)
- Question-phrase + かIncluding questions within sentences
- がみられるCan see, Can be seen, Can observe, Can be observed, Be evident, Chance to see something
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 10Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.