加わる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 加わる
1
to be added to; to be appended
Examples
これがごく最近私の蔵書に加わった本です。
This is the latest acquisition to my library.
2
to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate
Examples
あなたはどちらのグループに加わりたいですか。
Which group do you want to join?
3
to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence); to grow; to gather (speed)
Examples
彼女が泣いたことで、この話にはそれだけ信憑性が加わった。
Her tears gave more credence to the story.
4
to be applied (e.g. heat, pressure); to be exerted
Kanji in this Word
加
5 strokes
Frequency: 130
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
add
addition
increase
join
include
Canada
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くわ.える
くわ.わる
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