強める
つよめる
tsuyomeru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
強める (つよめる (tsuyomeru)) means "to strengthen". The reading is つよめる (tsuyomeru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to strengthen
Also : to emphasize · to reinforce
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Example Sentences
信念を強める必要がある。
しんねんをつよめるひつようがある。
It is necessary to strengthen one's beliefs.
防衛力を強める政策が発表された。
ぼうえいりょくをつよめるせいさくがはっぴょうされた。
A policy to strengthen defensive capability was announced.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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