に加えて (ni-kuwaete): In addition to
～に加えて (ni-kuwaete)
Meaning
In addition to
Formation and usage
N + に加えて
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Adds a further factor in the same direction, positive or negative, rather than contrasting two sides.
Examples
会議の準備に加えて、通常の仕事もある。
In addition to preparing for the meeting, I have my regular work.
試験の準備に加えて、通常の仕事もある。
In addition to preparing for the exam, I have my regular work.
研修の準備に加えて、通常の仕事もある。
In addition to preparing for the training session, I have my regular work.
発表会の準備に加えて、通常の仕事もある。
In addition to preparing for the presentation event, I have my regular work.
面接の準備に加えて、通常の仕事もある。
In addition to preparing for the interview, I have my regular work.
How related patterns differ
上に, に加えて, and のみならず add information. はもとより treats the first as obvious; もさることながら draws greater attention to the second. にもまして exceeds a comparison standard. および mainly joins nouns in formal text.