How to say "else" in Japanese

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  • 他にほかにCommon
    expression, adverbCovers the core sense of 'else' — something other or additional, as in questions and negatives ('anything else?'). A common, neutral choice for 'in addition; besides' in everyday contexts.
    他ほかに誰だれがパーティーに来きたの?↗
    Who else came to the party?
  • その他にそのほかに
    expressionAlso means 'else; in addition', with a nuance of 'on top of that; furthermore', listing one more item after others. It is less common than 他に, so it is often not the first word to reach for.
    その他たにポケットに何なんを持もっていますか。↗
    What else do you have in your pocket?

Use 「他に」 for the basic 'else, in addition, besides' meaning; 「その他に」 also means 'else, in addition' but adds a 'on top of that, furthermore' flavor and is less common.

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