- 1. [v5r, vi] to be added to; to be appended
- 2. [v5r, vi] to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate
- 3. [v5r, vi] to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence); to grow; to gather (speed)
- 4. [v5r, vi] to be applied (e.g. heat, pressure); to be exerted
Kanji in this word
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加
add, addition, increase, join, include, CanadaOn: カ (ka)Kun: くわ.える (kuwa.eru)、 くわ.わる (kuwa.waru)
Example Sentences
これがごく最近私の蔵書に加わった本です。
koregagoku saikin watashi no zousho ni kuwawa tta hon desu .
This is the latest acquisition to my library.
あなたはどちらのグループに加わりたいですか。
anatahadochirano guruupu ni kuwawa ritaidesuka .
Which group do you want to join?
彼女が泣いたことで、この話にはそれだけ信憑性が加わった。
kanojo ga nai takotode , kono hanashi nihasoredake shinpyousei ga kuwawa tta .
Her tears gave more credence to the story.