又〜も
Moreover, Additionally, And also, In addition, Furthermore, Or
Structure
Phrase。また + Noun +（も）
Explanation
又～も is formed by combining the adverb 又 with a noun and the adverbial particle も. It is used to add another fact or piece of information, similar to 'also', 'in addition', or 'on top of that' in English. The use of も signals that the second statement (B) introduces something new that is also true.
The typical structure involves making an initial statement (A). Following this, 又 introduces a second, related statement (B) which includes a noun followed by the particle も.
- 田中さんは英語が話せます。また、中国語も話せます。Mr. Tanaka can speak English. In addition, he can also speak Chinese.
- あの公園は散歩ができて、またピクニックもできる。You can take walks in that park, and furthermore, you can have picnics there as well.
For added emphasis, も can be replaced by particles like でも or ても.
- 彼は学生です。また、有名な歌手でもある。He is a student. He is also a famous singer.
- どんな天気でも行きます。また、雨が強くても行きます。I'll go no matter the weather. Furthermore, I'll go even if it rains heavily.
Fun Fact
There is a fascinating connection between the kanji 又 and 叉. The character 又 depicts something that diverges and then comes back together, which is why it means 'again' or 'also'. In contrast, 叉 shows something that splits into two and stays separated, giving it meanings like 'fork' (as in a road) or 'crotch'.
Examples
鯨は哺乳類です。又、イルカも哺乳類です。
Whales are mammals. Additionally, dolphins are also mammals.
その映画は面白く、又、とても感動的でもあった。
That movie was interesting, additionally, it was also very moving.
クレジットカードで支払えます。又、現金でも支払えます。
You can pay by credit card. In addition, you can also pay with cash.
コーヒーを注文してもいいです。又、紅茶を注文してもいいです。
You may order coffee. Additionally, you may also order tea.
彼女は才能あるピアニストであり、又、素晴らしい作曲家でもある。
She is a talented pianist, in addition, she is also a wonderful composer.
この時計は時間がわかるし、又、心拍数を計る機能もついている。
This watch can tell time, furthermore, it also has a heart rate monitoring function.
留学は楽しい経験です。又、それと同時に大きな挑戦でもあります。
Studying abroad is a fun experience, in addition to (also) being a big challenge at the same time.
図書館の会員は本を５冊まで借りられます。又、コンピュータも無料でご利用いただけます。
Library members can borrow up to 5 books. Additionally, they can also use the computers for free.
侍は主君に仕え、戦で戦った。又、中には優れた歌人や学者であった者もいた。
Samurai served their lords and fought in battles, furthermore, some among them were also excellent poets and scholars.
まっすぐ進んでもいい。そうすれば駅に着く。又、右に曲がってもいい...
You can go straight ahead. You'll arrive at the station that way. Additionally, you can also turn right...
電気自動車はガソリン車より静かだし、又、ランニングコストもずっと安い。
Electric cars are quieter than gasoline cars, furthermore, their running costs are also much lower.
「ください」は依頼をするときに使います。又、「静かにしてください」のように軽い命令を表すこともあります。
'ください' is used when making a request. Additionally, it is also sometimes used to express a soft command, like in 'Please be quiet.'.