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[ぞう()]
zou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 増

noun
  1. increase

Definition and Synonyms for 増

Increase the act of increasing something
Synonyms: まし, , 加増, , 増す, 増やし, 増やす, 増加, 増量, 引き上げ, 引き上げる, 累加
Increment the amount by which something increases
Synonyms: まし, 伸び, 伸びる, 加増, , 増す, 増分, 増加, 増加分, 増大, 増進, 増量
Raise the amount a salary is increased
Synonyms: まし, アップ, ベースアップ, 値上がり, , 増す, 増俸, 増額, 引き上げ, 引き上げる, 賃上げ
Growth a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
Synonyms: まし, 上昇, 伸び, 伸びる, 伸長, 加増, 加重, , 増す, 増加, 増大, 増殖, 増進, 拡張, 累加, 膨張
Increase a quantity that is added
Synonyms: まし, 加増, 加算, , 増す, 増分, 増加, 増大, 追加

Meanings for each kanji in 増

» increase; add; augment; gain; promote

Categories 増 is a member of

Process a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
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Amount the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion
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Increment the amount by which something increases
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Indefinite Quantity an estimated quantity
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Change Of Magnitude the act of changing the amount or size of something
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Sample Sentences for 増

The index advanced to 120.5, up 4% from the preceding month.
Steel production will increase 2% this month from last month.
This new investment will multiply our profit.
Clean the window with a damp cloth.
Don't you find yourself reaching for things with '20% extra' written on them?

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