Mimi Kara N2 Grammar: 上（に） ue (ni)

10. ～ 上（に） ue (ni)

Meaning: Moreover, not only ~ but also

How to use: N／V ／Aい／Aな + 上（に）

Example sentences:

彼の妹は美人の上に性格も良い／成績優秀な上、スポーツもよくできる。
His sister is not only beautiful but also good-natured / not only does she study well but can also play sports well.

今日は曇っている上に風が強いので、とても寒く感じられる。
It is not only cloudy but also windy today, so I feel very cold.

「きのうはごちそうになった上、おみやげまでいただき、ありがとうございました」
“Yesterday not only had delicious food but also brought home gifts, thank you very much”

いまどきの若者は敬語も使えない上、礼儀も知らない。
Young people today not only do not know how to use honorifics but also do not know how to be polite.

この本は漢字が多い。その上字が小さいので、子どもには読みにくい。
This book has a lot of kanji. Furthermore, the letters are small, making it difficult for children to read.