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VocabJLPT N3

increase

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. increase
2. rise

This noun (also used as a する verb) means an increase or a rise in number or amount. It is commonly seen in news reports, academic writing, and data analysis when describing growing statistics or trends. Its opposite is 減少 (げんしょう), meaning decrease.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That place added so many items to the menu that it's impossible to choose, right?

Sentence 2

I happened to look in the mirror and was shocked by how many grey hairs I've got!

Sentence 3

Why does the trash always increase so much at this time of year?

Sentence 4

He made the excuse that the increase in mistakes was from exhaustion.

Sentence 5

Spam emails have really been on the rise lately, haven't they?