What is the Kanji for 'Moreover' and 'Also'? | 且

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Moreover' and 'Also', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Moreover' and 'Also' is 且.

kanji

且

Meaning

Moreover, Also

Reading

kunyomiか

onyomiしょう

shou

しょ

sho

そ

Example Word

且つ: and. The Japanese conjunction '且つ (かつ)' is used to connect two statements or ideas, similar to the English 'and'. However, it is more formal and often used in written language or formal speech. It emphasizes that both connected elements are true or applicable. For example: He is intelligent and diligent「彼は賢く且つ勤勉だ」(かれはかしこくかつきんべんだ). This method is effective and safe「この方法は効果的且つ安全だ」(このほうほうはこうかてきかつあんぜんだ). Note that '且つ' is less common in casual conversation, where 'そして' or 'そして' might be used instead.

Radical

一

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1576

Handwriting

且 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 9 other kanji:

kanji

組

Meaning

Association, Group

kanji

査

Meaning

Investigate

kanji

助

Meaning

Help

kanji

祖

Meaning

Ancestor

kanji

阻

Meaning

Hinder, Thwart

kanji

宜

Meaning

Right, Best regards

kanji

租

Meaning

Tariff, Land tax

kanji

粗

Meaning

Coarse, Rough

kanji

狙

Meaning

Aim

Words Using 且

This kanji is used in 1 word:

word

且つ

Meaning

And

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What does 且 mean?

且 means 'Moreover' and 'Also'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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