景気が悪くなって、失業者が増えている。
The economy is getting worse, and the number of unemployed people is increasing.
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Recently, the number of foreign tourists in this city has been increasing.
ただでさえ忙しいのに、さらに仕事が増えた。
Even though I was busy as it was, my work increased even more.
最近は、心理学に興味を持つ人が増えている。
Recently, the number of people interested in psychology is increasing.
副業を始めたから、毎月の収入が少し増えた。
Since I started a side job, my monthly income has increased a bit.
最近、この町では外国人観光客が増えている。
Recently, the number of foreign tourists is increasing in this town.
今年は女子学生の割合が増えた。
The proportion of female students has increased this year.
祖父は白髪が増えてきたことを気にしている。
My grandfather is concerned that his white hair has been increasing.
最近、動画配信サービスでの広告が以前より増えた気がする。
I feel like advertisements on video streaming services have increased lately compared to before.
分家が増えたが、やはり本家の力は絶大だ。
The number of branch families increased, but the power of the head house is still immense.
Usage Notes
Used for numbers or quantities increasing. '殖える' is specifically used for assets or biological reproduction.
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