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VocabJLPT N5

to increase

Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to increase
2. to multiply

This verb means "to increase" or "to grow in number or amount." It is intransitive, meaning the subject increases on its own rather than being increased by an external force.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If more plans pile up, I'll never get a break.

Sentence 2

Where did all this extra work come from?

Sentence 3

The more work you take on, the more experience you gain.

Sentence 4

Ugh, now I've got even more to do.

Sentence 5

"It went up a little, but it's still not much."