Translation guide
Expresses a greater degree or quantity than before or than expected. In Japanese, this is often conveyed through adverbs, comparative structures, or specific phrases depending on the context.
Indicates that something is more intense, larger, or to a higher degree than previously mentioned or implied.
A versatile adverb meaning 'more' or 'even more'. Used in many contexts to indicate a greater degree.
Please speak in an even louder voice.
I have to study even more.
Means 'furthermore', 'even more', or 'in addition'. Often used in formal or written contexts, or to add information.
A somewhat formal adverb meaning 'even more' or 'still more'. Often used in written language.
Means 'all the more', 'even more so'. Used when a reason or condition makes something more intense.
A more emphatic version of 一層, meaning 'even more' or 'all the more'. Formal and somewhat literary.
Even greater effort is needed.
Adds extra quantity or items, emphasizing that there is more beyond what was stated.
Used to add information or items, meaning 'furthermore' or 'even more'.
I have three more questions.
Can also be used to request or state additional quantity.
Means 'on top of that' or 'what's more', often used in casual speech to add something, sometimes with a negative nuance.
Highlights that the degree exceeds expectations or a norm.
Means 'more than usual' or 'even more than always'.
It's even more crowded than usual today.
Means 'more than I thought' or 'even more than expected'.
The exam was even more difficult than I thought.
Formal equivalent of 思ったより, meaning 'more than expected'.
The result was even better than expected.
もっと is the most common and versatile word for 'more' or 'even more'. さらに is often used in formal contexts or when adding information. さらに can also imply 'furthermore' or 'in addition'.
Do you have an even cheaper one?
Please explain in even more detail.
Do not translate 'even more' word-for-word as 'さえもっと' or similar. Use the appropriate adverb or phrase based on context.
We need even more detailed information.
He made even more effort.
一層のご支援をお願いします。
We ask for your even greater support.
雨が降っているから、なおさら外に出たくない。
Since it's raining, I want to go out even less.
I want to eat even more cake.
He was late. And what's more, he forgot his homework.