しかも (shikamo)

Meaning & usage

しかも adds another piece of information on top of what was said before, often with a nuance of surprise or emphasis that the added fact is even stronger. It is a connective adverb that comes at the start of the second clause, often after a first clause ending in て, で, し or くて. The clause after しかも must be a full clause with its own predicate, such as 安い, 静かだ or 話せる, and cannot be a bare time expression or manner adverb alone.

Example sentences 6

1. このカフェは静しずかで、しかもコーヒーが安やすい。

   This cafe is quiet, and what's more, the coffee is cheap.

2. 彼は英語が上手で、しかもフランス語も話せる。

   He is good at English, and on top of that, he can also speak French.

3. 今日は暑くて、しかも湿度が高い。

   It is hot today, and what's more, the humidity is high.

4. このアプリは便利で、しかも無料だ。

   This app is convenient, and on top of that, it is free.

5. 彼女は頭がよくて、しかも努力家だ。

   She is smart, and what's more, she is hardworking.

6. 昨日は雨で、しかも風が強かった。

   Yesterday it was rainy, and on top of that, the wind was strong.