且
且·moreover, and
- On-yomi
- none
- Kun-yomi
- か(つ)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 且つ | かつ | and, moreover, at the same time |
| 尚且つ | なおかつ | furthermore, and besides |
| 且つ又 | かつまた | and also (formal) |
Example sentences
安く、且つ丈夫な材料を探している。
やすく、かつじょうぶなざいりょうをさがしている。
I am looking for a material that is cheap and also durable.
彼は優秀で、尚且つ努力家だ。
かれはゆうしゅうで、なおかつどりょくかだ。
He is talented, and a hard worker on top of that.
必要且つ十分な条件を示しなさい。
ひつようかつじゅうぶんなじょうけんをしめしなさい。
State the necessary and sufficient conditions.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Writing 一且 for 一旦 (いったん) — that word uses 旦, not 且
- 且つ belongs to formal written Japanese; in speech people say そして or それに
Memory aid
Picture it
A stack of flat plates piled one on top of another: one thing added on top of another — 'and also'.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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