Translation of Japanese word "なお" to English
なお
なお
[nao]
IPA: /nao/
Meaning
VerbIn addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).
How to use
なお (nao) — 'furthermore / additionally / note that / still'. Used to add supplementary information or notes. なお、〜 — Note that ~. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
furthermore / note that
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: なお
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): なお
Romaji Transcription: nao
Example Sentences
なお、明日は休みです。
なお あしたは やすみです
Furthermore, tomorrow is a holiday.
なお、ご注意ください。
なお ごちゅういください
Note that, please be careful.
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Common phrases
- なお、〜— Note that ~ / Furthermore, ~
- なお、明日は休みです。— Furthermore, tomorrow is a holiday.
Frequency rank: #280 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "なお" means "furthermore / note that" in English.
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