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尚更

なおさら

N2all the more · even more

Examples

一度失敗したからこそ、尚更慎重に進めたい。

雨の日でも忙しいのに、祭りの日は尚更だ。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: The adverb 尚更 (なおさら) strengthens an existing reason or degree to mean all the more or even more so.
  • Basic usage: It intensifies manner in 尚更慎重に, and the repeated situation can be omitted in 祭りの日は尚更だ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • An increase prompted by prior context
    • It adds degree in response to a preceding reason or comparison rather than merely meaning very.

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