さらに

• Reading: さらに
• Romaji: sarani
• Kanji breakdown: 更 (kou/sara) — renew, again, furthermore (kanji form 更に is sometimes used)
• Pronunciation: /sa.ɾa.ni/

Meaning

Furthermore; moreover; even more. Adds emphasis or additional information.

An adverb and conjunction with two main uses: (1) 'furthermore/moreover' — adding a new point: さらに、もう一つ重要なことがある (furthermore, there is one more important thing); (2) 'even more' — intensifying: さらに良くなった (became even better), さらに難しい (even more difficult). Very versatile and common in both spoken and written Japanese.

Examples

1. 売り上げが増え、さらに利益も上がった。 Sales increased, and furthermore, profits went up as well.
2. 練習を続ければさらに上手になれる。 If you keep practicing, you can get even better.
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Usage Guide

Context: writing, presentations, conversation

Tone: emphatic

Origin & History

Written in kanji as 更に, from 更 (kou/sara, renew/again/furthermore). The character 更 depicts changing or renewing, suggesting an addition or escalation beyond what already exists.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal