うえに

ue ni

in addition

雨が降っているうえに、風も強い。

It's raining, and on top of that, the wind is strong.

informal

Used to add another negative or unfavorable condition to an already bad situation, often translated as 'on top of that' or 'what's more'.

時間が遅いうえに、料理もまずかった。

The service was slow, and on top of that, the food was bad.

彼はうそをつくうえに、それを誇っている。

Not only does he lie, but he's proud of it.

This phrase emphasizes the worsening of a situation by adding another negative factor.

neutral

Can also be used neutrally to simply add another point or condition, similar to 'also' or 'in addition'.

彼は英語が話せるうえに、プログラミングもできる。

He can speak English, and on top of that, he can program.

In this context, it doesn't necessarily imply a negative situation.

Collocations

うえにon top of thatうえにin addition

on top of that

furthermore

This phrase is often used to emphasize a negative situation by adding another unfavorable condition.

While it can be used neutrally, it is most commonly used in negative contexts to highlight additional problems.

Derived from the noun '上' (ue, meaning 'above' or 'on top') combined with the particle 'に' (ni, indicating direction or addition).

While it can be used neutrally, it is most commonly used to emphasize a worsening situation. The tone is often negative or critical.

うえ

above, on top

noun

に

direction, addition

particle

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