conjunction
besides; furthermore; moreover
Formal or literary conjunction used to add another point, similar to さらに or その上. Often appears in written arguments or speeches.
彼は優秀な研究者であり、かつまた優れた教育者でもある。
He is an excellent researcher and, moreover, an outstanding educator.
This plan is costly and, furthermore, requires time.
Rare kanji spelling; learners should use the kana form.
Rare kanji spelling; learners should use the kana form.
Compound of 且つ (katsu, 'and also') and 又 (mata, 'again, also'), reinforcing the additive meaning.