増す
ます
masu
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 3 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
増す (ます (masu)) means "to increase". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to increase
Also : to grow · to gain
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Example Sentences
需要が少しずつ増しています。
じゅようがすこしずつましています。
Demand is gradually increasing.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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