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VocabJLPT N1

enlargement

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. enlargement
2. increase

A noun and する-verb meaning to grow larger or increase in scale or quantity. It is used in formal and written contexts to describe the growth of things like population, risk, costs, or influence, similar to "increase" or "expansion" in English.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The president said, "We'll strengthen our competitiveness by increasing investment."

Sentence 2

So you're saying a growing misunderstanding is the cause?

Sentence 3

No matter how hard I try, why does the regret just keep growing?

Sentence 4

Why were we unable to anticipate the rise in costs?

Sentence 5

At what point do you plan to stop the risk from growing further?