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8週6日目 そのうえ…
Connecting words and organizing arguments
8週6日目

おまけに

接続:文。おまけに、文。
Even so; add an often emotional element
注意 / Note:Carrying the clearest emotion of the three forms, and almost only used when COMPLAINT: bad things become even worse. Oral language - for letters or reports, use そのうえ.
比較 / Compare:Same song: そのうえ/しかも. These models are often mistakenly chosen for each other — carefully read the 接続 and nuances above and then decide.
よく出る形 / Common form:文。おまけに、文。Almost only used when COAL - bad things become even worse. Oral language, not suitable for formal writing.
電車が遅れた。おまけに、雨まで降った。
The train was late, and it was still raining.
仕事が多い。おまけに、期限も短い。
There's a lot of work, the deadline is still short.
財布を忘れた。おまけに、携帯の電池まで切れてしまった。
Forgot my wallet, and my phone battery is out.

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