Japanese

める

たかめる
Meaning: to raise; to heighten; to enhance
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 高める 高めない
Polite 高めます 高めません
Past 高めた 高めなかった
Polite + Past 高めました 高めませんでした
Te-form 高めて 高めなくて
Potential 高められる 高められない
Passive 高められる 高められない
Causative 高めさせる 高めさせない
Imperative 高めろ 高めるな

Example sentences

読書は想像力を高めるのに役立ちます。
Reading helps to enhance one's imagination.
現代の工場では、効率を高めるために高度な機械が導入されている。
In modern factories, advanced machines are introduced to improve efficiency.
集中力を高めるために、瞑想を始めた。
I started meditating to improve my concentration.
建物の安全性を高めるため、構造の補強が必要です。
To increase the building's safety, structural reinforcement is necessary.
適度な運動は免疫を高める。
Moderate exercise boosts immunity.

Usage Notes

Used for improving abstract qualities or increasing physical height/volume.

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