増
ま.す
masu
JLPT N314 strokesKanjiLevel 42 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
増 is the kanji for "Add / Gain / Augment". A common reading is ま.す (masu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Add / Gain / Augment
Also : Add · Gain · Augment · Promote
Readings
kunま.す/ masukunま.し/ mashikunふ.える/ fuerukunふ.やす/ fuyasuonぞう/ zou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 増 represents 'INCREASE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of increase.
Reading ·
On-reading: ぞう — remember this sound by associating it with increase. Kun-reading: ま.す.
Example Sentences
勉強時間を増やしました。
べんきょうじかんをふやしました。
I increased my study time.
人口が増加しています。
じんこうがぞうかしています。
The population is increasing.
Vocabulary using 増
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