に加えて
In Addition To
nikuwaete
TypeCompound
JLPT Leveln2
Summary
Expresses addition: 'in addition to', 'along with', 'plus'. More formal than だけでなく.
Usage Rules
- •In addition to: Xに加えてY = Y in addition to X
- •〜に加え (short form)
- •〜に加えての + noun = in addition to (modifying)
- •Formal/literary register
- •Implies positive accumulation
- •Similar to だけでなく but more formal
Example Sentences
日本語にくわえて、中国語もべんきょうしている。
In addition to Japanese, I'm also studying Chinese.
雨にくわえてかぜもつよくなってきた。
In addition to rain, the wind has gotten stronger.
きゅうりょうにくわえてボーナスも出た。
In addition to salary, a bonus was paid.
べんきょうにくわえてアルバイトもたいへんだ。
On top of studying, the part-time job is tough.
りょうりにくわえ、へやのそうじもした。
In addition to cooking, I also cleaned the room.
Common Mistake
Using に加えて for negative or undesirable additions (use 上に for negative additions).