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増
On'yomi
ゾウ
ZOU
Kun'yomi
ま.す・ま.し・ふ.える・ふ.やす
masu / mashi / fueru / fuyasu
increase · add · augment · gain · promote
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes14
Component Breakdown
増=
土曽
earth + 曽
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and once. Earth increasing once.
Symbolism
Increase, grow, expand. Represents increasing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
日増しに
ひましに
Day by day; Increasing with each passing day
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 増 mean in Japanese?
増 means increase, add, augment, gain, promote.
How do you read 増?
On'yomi: ゾウ (ZOU). Kun'yomi: ま.す、ま.し、ふ.える、ふ.やす (masu, mashi, fueru, fuyasu).
How many strokes does 増 have?
増 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 増 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 増 (increase, add, augment, gain, promote) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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