増加
ぞうか
zouka
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
増加 (ぞうか (zouka)) means "Increase". It is read ぞうか (zouka). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Increase
Also : Growth · Addition
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Example Sentences
人口の増加が問題になっている。
じんこうのぞうかがもんだいになっている。
The increase in population is becoming a problem.
観光客の増加で地域が賑わっている。
かんこうきゃくのぞうかでちいきがにぎわっている。
The area is bustling with the increase in tourists.
Kanji in this word
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 Jul 22, 2026
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