増: the kanji for increase
増 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means increase. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
増 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
増 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ゾウ (zou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 増加ぞうか · zōka | increase |
ふえる (fueru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 増えるふえる · fueru | to increase |
ます (masu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 増すます · masu | to increase; to grow |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 人口の増加が問題になっている。Jinkō no zōka ga mondai ni natte iru.Population increase has become a problem.
- 最近、観光客が増えている。Saikin, kankōkyaku ga fuete iru.Tourists have been increasing recently.
- 練習を続けて自信が増した。Renshū o tsuzukete jishin ga mashita.As I kept practicing, my confidence grew.
- この地域の人口は年々増えている。Kono chiiki no jinkō wa nen'nen fuete iru.The population of this area is increasing year by year.
- 雨で川の水が増した。Ame de kawa no mizu ga mashita.The river water increased due to the rain.
Questions about 増
How many strokes does 増 have?
増 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 増?
The on readings are zou (ゾウ). The kun readings are masu (ます), fueru (ふえる), fuyasu (ふやす).
What JLPT level is 増?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 増
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.