まして

況 して

Common word

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adverb (fukushi)

    still more, to say nothing of, not to mention
    word usually written using kana alone

    • それらの星は肉眼で見える、まして望遠鏡ならなおさらである。
      You can see the stars with your naked eye, and even better through a telescope.

  2. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adverb (fukushi)

    still less
    with neg. verb
    word usually written using kana alone

    • メアリーはフランス語を読むことさえできない、まして話すことはできない。
      Mary can't even read French, much less speak it.