Japanese

ぞうか
Meaning: increase; rise; growth
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

増
加

Example sentences

In recent years, the number of tourists visiting this town has been increasing rapidly.
将来の需要増加を見越して、新しい工場を建設した。
Anticipating an increase in future demand, a new factory was built.
人口の増加に伴い、食料の需要が増大している。
As the population increases, the demand for food is growing.
地球温暖化の主な原因は、二酸化炭素の増加です。
The main cause of global warming is the increase in carbon dioxide.
景気の悪化により、失業者が増加している
The number of unemployed people is increasing due to the economic downturn.
美術館の入場者数は今年に入って大幅に増加した。
The number of visitors to the art museum has increased significantly this year.
灌漑施設の整備により、農業生産が増加した。
Agricultural production increased due to the development of irrigation facilities.
外来種の増加によって、在来の生態系が脅かされている
Native ecosystems are being threatened by the increase of invasive species.
企業の内部留保が増加している
Corporate internal reserves are increasing.

Usage Notes

Refers to a rise in quantity or number. Can be used as a noun or a verb (with する).

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