JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
蓄える
To store supplies or money, accumulate knowledge or strength, or grow facial hair.
Readings
Other forms
蓄えます polite form
蓄えて te-form
蓄えた plain past
貯える alternative kanji, often for money
1 Transitive Ichidan Verb
To store or save up (physical things)
Describes the act of stockpiling money, food, or other resources specifically to prepare for future necessities or emergencies.
Example
冬 に 備えて 、 食料 を 蓄える 必要 が あります 。
We need to stock up on food in preparation for winter.
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2 Transitive Ichidan Verb
To build up or accumulate (abstract things)
Refers to the gradual accumulation of intangible assets, such as physical strength, knowledge, or technical skills.
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3 Transitive Ichidan Verb
To grow (a beard or mustache)
Specific to facial hair, this describes the intentional act of growing and grooming a beard or mustache.
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