Translation guide
The English word 'further' has several distinct uses: as an adverb meaning 'more' or 'to a greater degree', as an adverb meaning 'in addition' or 'moreover', as an adjective meaning 'additional' or 'more', and as a verb meaning 'to promote' or 'advance'. This guide covers these meanings with natural Japanese equivalents.
Expressing that something happens more, or to a greater extent, often with comparatives or verbs.
The most common and versatile way to say 'further' meaning 'more'. Used with adjectives, adverbs, and verbs.
もっと詳しく説明してください。
Please explain further (in more detail).
もっと遠くへ行きたい。
I want to go further (farther).
Means 'further', 'even more', or 'still more'. Often used in formal or written contexts, or when emphasizing an increase beyond what was expected.
さらに努力が必要だ。
Further effort is needed.
問題はさらに複雑になった。
The problem became further complicated.
Used before adjectives to mean 'further' or 'more', similar to the English comparative '-er'. Often seen in written language.
より良い解決策を探しています。
We are looking for a further (better) solution.
Adding more information or points, often at the beginning of a sentence or clause.
Used to add information, similar to 'furthermore' or 'in addition'. Common in both spoken and written Japanese.
さらに、新しい計画について話し合いましょう。
Further, let's discuss the new plan.
Means 'also' or 'in addition'. Less formal than さらに, often used in casual conversation.
また、質問があれば聞いてください。
Further, if you have questions, please ask.
Literally 'on top of that', used to add another point, often with a nuance of 'what's more' or 'besides'. Slightly formal.
Describing something extra or supplementary, often before a noun.
The most direct adjective meaning 'further' or 'additional'. Used in formal and written contexts.
さらなる情報が必要です。
Further information is needed.
さらなる発展を期待しています。
We expect further development.
Means 'additional' or 'extra'. Commonly used in business or technical contexts.
追加の資料を送ります。
I will send further (additional) materials.
Can be used before nouns in casual speech to mean 'more' or 'further', though it's less formal than さらなる.
To help the progress or development of something.
Means 'to promote' or 'to accelerate'. Used for furthering goals, growth, or processes.
経済成長を促進する政策。
Policies to further economic growth.
Means 'to propel' or 'to drive forward'. Often used for furthering plans, projects, or reforms.
改革を推進する。
To further reforms.
A general verb meaning 'to advance' or 'to move forward'. Can be used for furthering work or discussions.
もっと is the most common and versatile word for 'more' or 'further' in everyday speech. さらに is often used in formal or written contexts and can also mean 'furthermore'. When adding information, さらに is more formal than また.
もっと勉強しなさい。
Study more (further).
さらに研究を続ける必要がある。
It is necessary to continue further research.
The English word 'further' is sometimes transcribed as ファーザー, but this is only used in very specific contexts like brand names or as a loanword in technical fields. It is not a natural translation for general use.
さらなる情報については、お問い合わせください。
For further information, please contact us.
これについてもっと話し合う必要があります。
We need to discuss this further.
彼は優秀で、その上、努力家だ。
He is excellent, and further, he is hardworking.
I need further (more) time.
話し合いを進めましょう。
Let's further the discussion.