且つ (Katsu) is a Japanese conjunction meaning “and, moreover, besides, as well as”.
Meanings
- conjunction, adverband; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
Examples
彼は詩人であり、かつ小説家だ。
He is a poet and novelist.
彼は作家でもあり、かつまた政治家でもある。
He is a writer and a statesman.
我々の先生は厳しくもあり、かつ優しくもある。
Our teacher is at once stern and kindly.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).