Japanese symbol for “intensify”
高まる
たかまる
Romaji: takamaru
to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase
In Japanese, intensify is 高まる, read たかまる (takamaru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5r, vi to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher
Written forms: 高まる、昂まる. Readings: たかまる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “intensify”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 深める | ふかめる fukameru | to deepen; to heighten; to intensify |
| 深まる | ふかまる fukamaru | to deepen; to heighten; to intensify |
| 進む | すすむ susumu | to intensify; to heighten; to grow |
| 立てる | たてる tateru | to stir up (emotions); to work up; to excite |
| 荒ぶ | すさぶ susabu | to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 最高 | さいこう saikou | best; supreme; wonderful |
| 高い | たかい takai | high; tall |
| 高校 | こうこう koukou | senior high school; high school |
| 高校生 | こうこうせい koukousei | senior high school student |
| 高速 | こうそく kousoku | high-speed; rapid; express |
| 高齢 | こうれい kourei | advanced age; old age |
See also: Chinese symbol for “intensify”.
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