English–Japanese

“strengthen” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitsuyomeru

Example

チームの守りを強めます。chī mu no mamo ri o tsuyo me ma su

I strengthen the team's defense.

Illustration for 強める (strengthen)

How to say “strengthen” in Japanese

“Strengthen” in Japanese is 強める (tsuyomeru).

Describes moving a person, force, effect, or position from a weaker state to a stronger one.

Full entry for 強める: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 強める

新しい証拠がその理論への支持を強めました。atara shi i shō ko ga so no ri ron e no shi ji o tsuyo me ma shi ta

The new evidence strengthened support for the theory.

Tips for using 強める

  • In Japanese, 強める (tsuyomeru) applies to abstract things as well as physical forces, so it can describe increasing the effect of a policy, argument, or relationship.

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