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~ni Kuwaete: In Addition To

Learn ni kuwaete for "in addition to A, also B" — accumulative relationship. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Learn ni kuwaete for "in addition to A, also B" — accumulative relationship.
  • Form and connection: [Noun] に加くわえて
  • Nuance in real use: に加えて reflects the Japanese "accumulative" approach to evaluation — good things stack up, bad things compound. This is especially common in business and news.

Form and connection

[Noun] に加くわえて

Core Explanation

Learn ni kuwaete for "in addition to A, also B" — accumulative relationship.

Cultural Note

に加えて reflects the Japanese "accumulative" approach to evaluation — good things stack up, bad things compound. This is especially common in business and news.

Practical examples

In addition to my salary, I also got a bonus.
In addition to the rain, the wind is also getting stronger.
In addition to academic ability, character is also valued.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun] に加くわえて
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerIn addition to my salary, I also got a bonus.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer学力がくりょくに加くわえて、人間性にんげんせいも重視じゅうしされる。 ([Noun] に加くわえて)

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