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

増す

Reading

Kana: ます
Romaji: masu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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to increase; to grow

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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飛行機(ひこうき)速度(そくど)()した。
➥The plane increased speed.
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少年(しょうねん)犯罪(はんざい)()しつつある。
➥Juvenile delinquency is increasing.
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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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(はな)れてみれば尊敬(そんけい)()す。
➥Respect is greater from a distance.
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知識(ちしき)()(もの)悲哀(ひあい)()す。
➥He that increases knowledge increases sorrows.
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