Word details

増やす

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

Dictionary

Entry

増やす殖やすTransitiveGodan verbFreq #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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

increase, add, augment, gain, promote

14 strokesFrequency 231JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ゾウ

Kun

ま.すま.しふ.えるふ.やす

Nanori

まします

augment, increase, multiply, raise

12 strokesFrequency 1,362JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ショク

Kun

ふ.えるふ.やす

Nanori

うえ

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