Vocab Info
A2 う-verb (す), Intransitive verb, Transitive verb
増すto increase, to grow
Dictionary Definition
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う-verb (す), Intransitive verb, Transitive verb
1.
to increase, to grow
All Forms
増す 【ます】、益す 【ます】
Details
ま
す
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Examples
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暴飲暴食のせいで体重が増した。
Due to overeating and excessive drinking, my weight has increased.
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発展途上国では人口がまだ増しています。
The population is still increasing in developing countries.
- N1
需要に供給が追いついていないので人員を増しました。
We increased the staff because supply is not keeping up with demand.
- N1
川の水かさが増しているので、洪水警報を出すことにしました。
Since the water level of the river is increasing, we decided to issue a flood warning.
- N1
同じような境遇にいることがわかったのなら親近感が増すのも当然だ。
If it's known that we are in the same situation, it is only natural for our affinity to grow.
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