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おまけに・その上・しかも: the difference

Meaning

In addition, On top of that, What is more, To make matters worse

Past papers

Not yet

Example

家いえを掃除そうじした。御負おまけにランチを作つくっといた。

I cleaned the house. On top of that, I also made lunch.

Meaning

Besides, In addition, Furthermore

Past papers

Not yet

Example

彼かれは勇いさましい。その上うえ優やさしいのだから、言いうことない。

He's brave. On top of that, he's kind — I couldn't ask for more.

Meaning

Moreover, Furthermore

Past papers

Not yet

Example

私わたしの鼻はなはとても大おおきく、しかも曲まがっている。

My nose is big and what's more, it is crooked.

How to tell them apart

「おまけに」: the strongest feeling; used for complaints and piled-up bad luck.

「その上」: works in writing and speech; neutral 'in addition'.

「しかも」: an even more striking point on top of an already striking one; carries surprise.

「それに」: the plainest, casual 'and also'.

All about おまけに ›All about その上 ›All about しかも ›