Meaning and Usage
"追加" (ついか) means "addition," "supplement," or "appendix." It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate something extra being added to an existing item, document, or situation.
Common Contexts
You will often see "追加" in business, technology, and everyday conversation when talking about adding data, fees, or content. For example, "追加料金" means "additional charges," and "追加情報" means "additional information."
Collocations and Patterns
- 追加する: to add or supplement something
- 追加料金: additional fee or charge
- 追加注文: additional order
- 追加ページ: additional page
These collocations are useful for discussing modifications or expansions in various contexts.
Register and Nuance
"追加" is neutral and appropriate for both written and spoken Japanese. It is often used in formal documents, announcements, and everyday speech without sounding too technical or casual.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "追加" with "加える" (くわえる), which also means "to add." "追加" often implies adding something extra to an existing set or list, while "加える" can be more general. Use "追加" when emphasizing the addition as a supplement or appendix.