And; furthermore; besides (listing reasons)

Romaji: shi

Meaning & usage

And what’s more; not only ~ but also ~; so | A conjunction to indicate ‘and’ in an emphatic way.

Example sentences 8

  1. あの人は美人だし、頭もいい。

    She's beautiful and what's more she's bright.

  2. ここは夏は暑いし、冬は寒い・寒いです。

    Here it's hot in the summer, and what's more, it's cold in the winter.

  3. このアパートは奇麗だし、安い・安いです。

    This apartment is clean, and what's more, it's inexpensive.

  4. 今日はテニスもしたし、映画も見た・見ました。

    I not only played tennis but also saw a movie today.

  5. 今日は天気もいいし、どこへ行きましょうか。

    It's a nice day, so shall we go out somewhere?

  6. 仕事もあったし、結婚も出来たし、とても嬉しいです。

    Not only did I find a job, but I was also able to get married, so I'm very happy.

  7. 切符は買ってあるし、是非見に行きましょう。

    I've bought a ticket for you, so let's go see it, by all means.

  8. 遊びたいんです・だが明日は試験だし遊べない・遊べません。

    I would like to play, but there is an exam tomorrow, and I can't fool around.