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What does 増す (ます, masu) mean?

増す (ます, masu) means to increase.

Quick facts
Readingます
Romajimasu
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ます
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmasu

to increase

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive · transitive to increase; to grow

Example sentences

  • Because of the rain, the river's water level rose.

  • Practicing boosted my confidence.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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