to add to, to increase, to augment

JLPT N1 5 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of

The character primarily means "to add" or "to increase." It is commonly used when talking about adding ingredients, increasing quantities, or intensifying conditions.

Common Collocations

  • (jiā yán): to add salt, often used in cooking.
  • (jiā dà): to increase or intensify, frequently used in contexts like difficulty or effort.
  • 加班 (jiā bān): to work overtime, a very common phrase in work environments.

Notes

is a versatile verb that can be used both literally (adding something physical) and figuratively (increasing intensity or amount). It often appears before nouns or noun phrases indicating what is being added or increased. Avoid confusing with (ràng), which means "to let" or "to allow."

Example Sentences

Please help me add a little salt.

The difficulty of this exam has increased.

He worked overtime, so he came home late.