増す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 増す
1
to increase; to grow
Examples
その知らせで彼の不安が増した。
The news added to his anxiety.
Kanji in this Word
増
14 strokes
Frequency: 231
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
increase
add
augment
gain
promote
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゾウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.す
ま.し
ふ.える
ふ.やす
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まし
ます
益
10 strokes
Frequency: 674
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
benefit
gain
profit
advantage
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エキ
ヤク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まし
ます
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