Meaning

Primary

Furthermore

Alternatives

Further, Again

Word Type

adverb, conjunction

Explanation

The kanji and the word are almost exactly the same, but instead of just meaning again, it also means furthermore and further. This is one of those good paragraph-starting essay words, but that's not its only use!

Reading

さらに
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is a bit different from what you learned with the kanji, though. Just think about how again he dropped the (さら). Wow, what a screw up. Again and again.

Context

Context Sentences

何度失敗しても更に試みるつもりです。

No matter how many times I fail, I intend to try again.

この連続殺人事件で更に被害者が出てしまった。

Further victims are being found in this serial murder incident.

留学後、更に英語を上達させるには、ネイティブスピーカーと喋り続ける必要があります。

After studying abroad you need to continue speaking to native speakers to further improve your English.

Kanji Composition