尚且つ

なおかつ

and yet

Also:and yet

What does 尚且つ mean?

尚且つ is a Japanese noun meaning and yet in English. It can also be translated as and yet depending on context. It is written as 尚且つ in kanji, なおかつ in hiragana, and naokatsu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

彼女は快活で愛想がよく、親切でなおかつ思いやりがある。要するに立派な人です。

She is bright, friendly, kind, and considerate. In brief, she is a good person.