Translation of Japanese word "増える" to English
増える
ふえる
[fueru]
IPA: /fɯɛɾɯ/
Meaning
Verb(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater, to greaten.
How to use
増える (fueru) — 'to increase (intransitive)'. Group 2. 数が増える — the number increases. Transitive: 増やす (fuyasu) — to increase something.
🇬🇧 English
to increase
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 増える
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ふえる
Romaji Transcription: fueru
Example Sentences
彼の年収は 増えることがあります。
かれのねんしゅうはふえることがあります。
His income may increase.
彼女の知恵は 増えることができました。
かのじょのちえはふえることができました。
Her wisdom increased.
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Common phrases
- 数が増える— the number increases
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Frequency rank: #329 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "増える" mean?▼
The Japanese word "増える" means "to increase" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "増える"?▼
The word "増える" is read as "ふえる" (fueru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used when the number or quantity increases.".
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