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

しかも

接続:文。しかも、文。
moreover, also; sudden emphasis
注意 / Note:Click on the SURPRISING place when adding, so it's stronger than そのうえ. Different from おまけに in that しかも can be used for both good and bad things, while おまけに is almost only used when complaining.
比較 / Compare:Same song: そのうえ/おまけに. 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。しかも、文。Click on the SURPRISING place when adding. Can be used for both good and bad.
この店は安い。しかも、おいしい。
The store is cheap and delicious.
雨が降った。しかも、風も強かった。
It's raining, and the wind is strong.
彼は三か国語を話す。しかも、どれも独学だという。
He speaks three languages. And he even self-taught all three.

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