文A。そのうえ 文B。

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文A。そのうえ 文B。

Mon A. Sono ue Mon B.

Sentence A; furthermore, Sentence B

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Explanation

This grammar point is used to connect two sentences, where the first sentence provides some information and the second adds additional related information.

Structure

Pattern
Sentence A + そのうえ + Sentence B
そのうえindicates additional information or a further point being made.
Examples: このソフトウェアは使いやすい。そのうえ、価格も手ごろだ。

Examples

Example 1
このソフトウェアは使いやすい。そのうえ、価格も手ごろだ。
Kono sofutouea wa tsukaiyasui. Sono ue, kakaku mo tegoro da.
This software is easy to use; furthermore, the price is reasonable.
Breakdown
このthis
使いやすいeasy to use
そのうえfurthermore
価格も手ごろだthe price is reasonable
Example 2
彼女は美人だ。そのうえ、頭もいい。
Kanojo wa bijin da. Sono ue, atama mo ii.
She is beautiful; in addition, she is smart.
Breakdown
彼女she
美人だis beautiful
そのうえfurthermore
頭もいいsmart
Example 3
この映画は面白い。そのうえ、俳優たちの演技も素晴らしい。
Kono eiga wa omoshiroi. Sono ue, haiyuutachi no engi mo subarashii.
This movie is interesting; besides, the actors' performances are also great.
Breakdown
この映画はthis movie
面白いinteresting
そのうえfurthermore
俳優たちの演技も素晴らしいthe actors' performance is wonderful
Example 4
東京はたくさんの観光スポットがある。そのうえ、美味しいレストランも多い。
Toukyou wa takusan no kankou supotto ga aru. Sono ue, oishii resutoran mo oi.
Tokyo has many sightseeing spots; in addition, there are also many delicious restaurants.
Breakdown
東京はTokyo
たくさんの観光スポットがあるhas many sightseeing spots
そのうえfurthermore
美味しいレストランも多いthere are many delicious restaurants

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