Quick answer
加 is the kanji for "to add". A common reading is くわ.える (kuwaeru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
to add
Also : to join · to increase
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 加 represents 'ADD'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of add.
On-reading: か — remember this sound by associating it with add. Kun-reading: くわ.える.
Example Sentences
塩を少し加えるといいですよ。
しおをすこしくわえるといいですよ。
It's good to add a little salt.
グループに加わりました。
ぐるーぷにくわわりました。
I joined the group.
Vocabulary using 加
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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