JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
高める
To heighten, enhance, or increase the degree or quality of something
Readings
Other forms
高めます polite form
高めて te-form
高めた past tense
1 Transitive Verb (Ichidan)
To raise or increase
Refers to intensifying a degree or level, such as heightening pressure, volume, or emotional tension.
Example
この 薬 は 血圧 を 高める 可能 性 が ある ので 、 注意 して ください 。
Please be careful, as this medicine may raise your blood pressure.
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2 Transitive Verb (Ichidan)
To enhance or improve
Describes the act of elevating the quality or standard of abstract attributes such as abilities or reputation.
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