This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

増し

Readings

Kana: まし、マシ
Romaji: mashi, mashi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

better; less objectionable; preferable

Note: esp. マシ
2

more; increase; extra

3

increase; growth

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: ゾウ、 ま.す、 ま.し、 ふ.える、 ふ.やす
Meanings: increase, add, augment, gain, promote

Example Sentences

(わたし)興味(きょうみ)()した。
➥My interest quickened.
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台風(たいふう)(いきお)いを()した。
➥The typhoon gathered strength.
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()()ししてください。
➥Please have some copies made.
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日増(ひま)しに(あつ)くなる。
➥It is getting warmer day by day.
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飛行機(ひこうき)速度(そくど)()した。
➥The plane increased speed.
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(おそ)くともしないよりまし。
➥Better late than never.
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