尚 ②
In addition, Incidentally, Furthermore, Moreover
Structure
Explanation
When placed at the start of a sentence, 尚 functions as a connective word, typically translated as 'in addition', 'furthermore', or 'moreover'. It is used to introduce supplementary information that builds upon a preceding statement or fact. This is particularly common when the added detail in the second part (B) is somewhat unexpected or noteworthy in light of the first part (A).
This grammar point is typically written using only hiragana, not its kanji form.
- 本日の営業は午後８時までです。なお、ただいまタイムセールを実施しております。We are open until 8 PM today. Furthermore, we are currently holding a flash sale.
- 明日は午前９時にロビーにお集まりください。なお、雨が降るかもしれませんので、傘をご持参ください。Please gather in the lobby at 9 AM tomorrow. Also, please bring an umbrella as it may rain.
- 本日のイベントは、悪天候のため中止となりました。なお、チケットの払い戻しについては、ウェブサイトをごらんください。Today's event has been canceled due to bad weather. In addition, please see our website for information regarding ticket refunds.
Given its formal nature, 尚 is commonly encountered in written contexts such as official correspondence, public notices, and announcements.
Fun-fact
At its core, なお signals that while statement (A) is the primary point, statement (B) is also relevant and true, often presenting an additional detail that might not be immediately obvious. This can serve to emphasize (B), whether it's a positive or negative piece of information, as something noteworthy.
Examples
セミナーは午後２時からです。尚、定員は３０名となっております。
The seminar starts at 2 PM. In addition, please note that the capacity is 30 people.
こちらの商品は防水です。尚、色違いで黒もございます。
This product is waterproof. Furthermore, a black version is also available.
本日の営業は午後６時までです。尚、最終入館は閉館の３０分前です。
We are open until 6 PM today. Additionally, last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
これで会議を終了します。尚、議事録は後日配布いたします。
This concludes the meeting. In addition, the minutes will be distributed at a later date.
応募の締め切りは金曜日です。尚、履歴書も一緒に提出してください。
The application deadline is Friday. Furthermore, please submit your resume at the same time.
図書館の開館時間は午前９時から午後７時までです。尚、月曜日は休館日となります。
The library's opening hours are from 9 AM to 7 PM. In addition, we are closed on Mondays.
午後は市内を観光します。尚、昼食は各自でお願いします。
In the afternoon, we will tour the city. Additionally, please arrange for your own lunch.
ゴミは指定の袋に入れて出してください。尚、リサイクル品は別の場所にお願いします。
Please put your trash out in the designated bags. Furthermore, please take recyclable items to a separate location.
服装の規定が変更になりました。尚、この新しいルールは来月から適用されます。
The dress code regulations have changed. In addition, this new rule will be effective starting next month.
チケットは明日の午前１０時から発売です。尚、お一人様４枚までとさせていただきます。
Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 AM. Additionally, please note that there is a limit of four tickets per person.
ご予約ありがとうございます。お席を確保いたしました。尚、キャンセルは前日までにお願いします。
Thank you for your reservation. We have secured your seats. In addition, please notify us of any cancellations by the day before.
サーバーのメンテナンスを実施します。尚、その間、ウェブサイトはご利用いただけません。
We will be performing server maintenance. Furthermore, during that time, the website will be unavailable.