Translation guide
The English word 'plus' can be a conjunction meaning 'and also', a preposition meaning 'in addition to', a noun meaning 'advantage', or an adjective meaning 'positive'. This guide covers how to express these functions naturally in Japanese.
The speaker wants to add another piece of information, similar to 'and' or 'furthermore'.
A common, neutral way to say 'plus' or 'in addition' when adding a related point. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
このレストランは安いし、それに美味しい。
This restaurant is cheap, plus it's delicious.
Emphasizes that the added information is surprising or noteworthy. Often translates to 'what's more' or 'and on top of that'.
彼は頭がいい。しかも、スポーツもできる。
He's smart. Plus, he's good at sports.
Formal or written. Means 'furthermore' or 'in addition'. Often used in presentations or essays.
この製品は軽量です。さらに、防水機能も付いています。
This product is lightweight. Plus, it has a waterproof feature.
Loanword from English. Used in casual conversation, especially among younger people, but can sound slightly unnatural if overused.
このアパートは駅から近いし、プラス家賃も安い。
This apartment is close to the station, plus the rent is cheap.
The speaker wants to add an extra item or person to what was already mentioned.
Formal pattern meaning 'in addition to ~'. Used in both spoken and written Japanese. The noun comes before に加えて.
英語に加えて、フランス語も話せます。
Plus English, I can speak French.
Means 'besides ~' or 'in addition to ~'. Slightly less formal than に加えて. The noun comes before のほかに.
給料のほかに、ボーナスももらった。
Plus my salary, I got a bonus.
Loanword used directly before a noun, similar to English. Common in casual speech or advertising.
The speaker wants to refer to a benefit or good aspect of something.
Neutral word for 'advantage' or 'merit'. Suitable for most contexts.
この計画の利点はコストが低いことです。
The plus of this plan is its low cost.
Often used for personal strengths or good points of a person, but can also refer to things. Pairs with 短所 (weakness).
Loanword used as a noun meaning 'plus' or 'advantage'. Common in casual contexts.
The speaker describes something as being advantageous or positive.
Loanword used as an adjective meaning 'positive' or 'plus'. Often used in phrases like プラス要因 (positive factor).
彼の態度はチームにとってプラスの影響を与えた。
His attitude had a plus effect on the team.
Means 'desirable' or 'favorable'. Can be used to describe a plus point in a more formal way.
それは好ましい状況とは言えない。
That's not exactly a plus situation.
While プラス is understood, using it too often can sound like you're relying on English. In many cases, native Japanese conjunctions like それに or しかも are more natural.
この店は安いし、それに品質もいい。
This store is cheap, plus the quality is good.
それに simply adds information. しかも adds information with an element of surprise or emphasis. Use しかも when the second point is unexpected or particularly noteworthy.
This set includes the computer itself plus peripherals.
His plus is his sincerity.
Having experience is a plus.