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to rise
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to rise
  2. 2. to swell
An intransitive verb meaning "to rise," "to increase," or "to heighten," used when a level, feeling, or intensity grows stronger. It is commonly used with abstract nouns like tension (緊張), awareness (意識), or motivation (モチベーション). The transitive counterpart is 高める, meaning "to raise" something deliberately.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The more packed my schedule gets, the more my stress builds up.

Sentence 2

The further the research goes, the more questions keep coming up.

Sentence 3

"The excitement's building, isn't it," she said with a smile.

Sentence 4

Their comments have been fueling a wave of criticism.

Sentence 5

Why is my anxiety shooting up like this?