おまけに Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
1
conjunction, expression
to make matters worse; on top of that; what's more
usually written using kana alone
Adds an additional negative or undesirable point to a situation. Often used when listing complaints or unfortunate circumstances.
し
た
。
おまけ
に
宿
題
も
忘
れ
た
。
He was late. What's more, he forgot his homework.
Similar words
- その上
その上 is more neutral and can be used for both positive and negative additions, while おまけに typically carries a negative or complaining tone.
- しかも
しかも is similar but can be used in a wider range of contexts, including positive additions, and is slightly more formal than おまけに.
Etymology
Derived from おまけ (bonus, extra) + に (particle), literally 'as a bonus'. The negative nuance developed from the idea of an unwanted extra.
