JLPT N2 reference · Formal connections

そのうえ

It means “moreover” or “on top of that,” frequently adding another advantage or disadvantage.

Core meaning and form

Use そのうえ to add a further fact that strengthens the same evaluation or argument. The added point should reinforce the preceding direction rather than merely change topic.

Form: Use そのうえ to add a further fact that strengthens the same evaluation or argument.
Core use: It means “moreover” or “on top of that,” frequently adding another advantage or disadvantage.
Context: The added point should reinforce the preceding direction rather than merely change topic.

Examples in context

この部屋は広い。そのうえ、駅にも近い。Kono heya wa hiroi. Sonoue, eki ni mo chikai.This room is spacious; moreover, it is near the station.

彼は遅刻した。そのうえ、連絡もしなかった。Kare wa chikoku shita. Sonoue, renraku mo shinakatta.He was late and, on top of that, did not contact us.

値段が安く、そのうえ品質も高い。Nedan ga yasuku, sonoue hinshitsu mo takai.It is inexpensive and moreover high quality.

Common errors

Do not select this pattern from an English translation alone; check its attachment and discourse function.
Keep the surrounding sentence in a consistent plain, polite, spoken, or written register.

Quick summary

Use そのうえ to add a further fact that strengthens the same evaluation or argument.
It means “moreover” or “on top of that,” frequently adding another advantage or disadvantage.
The added point should reinforce the preceding direction rather than merely change topic.