Meaning of 増す in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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増すJLPT 3
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Kana Readingます
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Romajimasu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `su` ending, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to increase; to grow
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Example Sentences
増す, ます used in context
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The more she spurns my love, the more it grows.
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The fine day added to the pleasure of the picnic.
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Respect is greater from a distance.
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The plane increased speed.
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His new book added to his reputation.
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独り立ちする能力がだんだん増すにつれて賢明に行動することが出来るようになるために、視野を広げなさい。
Broaden your horizon so that as you become more and more able to take care of yourself you will move intelligently.
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Kanji found in this word
increase, add, augment, gain, promote
On: ゾウ
Kun: ま.す, ま.し, ふ.える, ふ.やす
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