Word details

蓄える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 蓄える.

Dictionary

Entry

蓄える貯えるくわえTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #7759
1

to store; to save up; to stock up on; to lay in stock; to set aside

Examples
干し草を納屋に蓄えた
We stored the hay in the barn.
2

to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to develop (e.g. one's skills)

3

to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

amass, raise, hoard, store

13 strokesFrequency 1,260JLPT N1Grade 8

On

チク

Kun

たくわ.える

savings, store, lay in, keep, wear mustache

12 strokesFrequency 1,100JLPT N2Grade 5

On

チョ

Kun

た.めるたくわ.える

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