増える

To increase in number or amount.

Readings

Other forms

増えます polite form

増えた plain past

増えて te-form

殖える alternative kanji, often for living things or money

Verb (intransitive)

To Increase" / "To Grow in Number

Describes a rise in quantity, number, or volume that happens naturally or as a result of a process.

Example

最近、体重が増えました。

Recently, my weight has increased.

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増える

ふえる

To increase in number or amount.

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