Japanese symbol for “multiply”
増える
ふえる
Romaji: fueru
to increase; to multiply
In Japanese, multiply is 増える, read ふえる (fueru).
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
- v1, vi to increase; to multiply
Written forms: 増える、殖える. Readings: ふえる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “multiply”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 掛ける | かける kakeru | to multiply (arithmetic operation) |
| 乗じる | じょうじる joujiru | to multiply |
| 掛け合わせる | かけあわせる kakeawaseru | to multiply |
| 掛け合わす | かけあわす kakeawasu | to multiply |
| 乗ずる | じょうずる jouzuru | to multiply |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 増加 | ぞうか zouka | increase; rise; growth |
| 増し | まし mashi | better; preferable; less objectionable |
| 増税 | ぞうぜい zouzei | tax increase |
| 増大 | ぞうだい zoudai | enlargement; increase |
| 急増 | きゅうぞう kyuuzou | rapid increase; sharp rise; proliferation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “multiply”.
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