Meaning
に加えて expresses the addition of something new or similar to what has already been mentioned. It means 'in addition to' or 'on top of' and is used when you want to emphasize that something extra is being added to an existing situation or list. This pattern is commonly used in formal contexts and written Japanese.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名詞 | に加えて |
Examples
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近年、大気汚染が進んでいることに加え、海洋汚染も深刻化してきました。
In recent years, in addition to air pollution worsening, ocean pollution has also become serious. -
不動産屋を通して部屋を賃貸する場合、契約する時に家賃、敷金や礼金などの費用に加え、不動産仲介手数料もかかります。
When renting a room through a real estate agency, at the time of signing a contract, in addition to costs such as rent, deposit, and gratuity, you also need to pay a real estate brokerage fee. -
わが社が開発したこの新型のエアコンは、温度自動調整という新機能に加えて、製品の保障期間も延長しております。
This new air conditioner developed by our company has, in addition to its new automatic temperature control function, also extended the product warranty period.
Summary
- Use に加えて to add a second item or situation to what has already been mentioned
- The pattern conveys 'not only... but also...' and emphasizes both items are important
- Common in formal writing and business contexts; attach directly to nouns or noun phrases