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増やす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 増やす

殖やす
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #2340
1

to increase; to add to; to augment

Examples
体力を増やすように努めなさい。
Try to build up your strength.

Kanji in this Word

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
12 strokes
Frequency: 1362
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

augment
increase
multiply
raise

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.える
ふ.やす
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うえ
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