Meaning

Primary

To Increase

Alternative

To Grow

Word Type

intransitive verb, transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

It's another verb with the kanji ! This one means to increase too! But! These are unconscious increases, whereas 増やす are usually for conscious increases.

Reading

ます
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading yet so here's a mnemonic to help you:

What increases with time? Your love for your mama ()! Your love for her will grow and grow the older you get! I love you, mama!

Context

Context Sentences

砂糖でさらに甘みが増しますよ。

Sugar will make it much sweeter, you know.

Kanji Composition