しかも

• Reading: しかも
• Romaji: shikamo
• Pronunciation: /ɕi.ka.mo/

Meaning

Moreover; furthermore; what is more. Used to add surprising or emphatic information to a previous statement.

A conjunction that connects sentences by adding information that strengthens or builds upon the previous statement. Often introduces something unexpected or noteworthy. Unlike そして (and then), which simply connects events, しかも carries a sense of emphasis or surprise.

Examples

1. 彼は頭がいい。しかも、スポーツも得意だ。 He's smart. What's more, he's good at sports too.
2. 料理がおいしかった。しかも値段も安かった。 The food was delicious. Moreover, the prices were cheap.
3. この部屋は広い。しかも日当たりもいい。 This room is spacious. On top of that, it gets great sunlight.

Usage Guide

Context: writing, presentations, conversation

Tone: emphatic

Origin & History

Originally written as 然も, combining 然 (so, thus) with the particle も (also). The hiragana form しかも is now standard in modern Japanese writing.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal