Japanese Conversation · Level 28
90 words
Japanese word
加える
Pronunciation
Romajikuwaeru
Meaning
- verbadd
Example
スープに塩を加えます。sū pu ni shio o kuwa e ma su
I add salt to the soup.
More examples
スープに野菜を加えます。sū pu ni ya sai o kuwa e ma su
I add vegetables to the soup.
必要なら、最後に牛乳を加えます。hitsu yō na ra sai go ni gyū nyū o kuwa e ma su
If needed, I add milk at the end.
Core concept
Expresses making something larger or more complete by putting another thing into it.
Common phrases
塩を加えるshio o kuwa e ru
add salt
水を加えるmizu o kuwa e ru
add water
材料を加えるzai ryō o kuwa e ru
add an ingredient
Similar words
足すtasu: To increase an amount by putting more of something into it.
付け加えるtsukekuwaeru: To include an additional part, detail, or item.
Definition in Japanese
あるものに別のものを付け足して、全体の量や内容を増やす。a ru mo no ni betsu no mo no o tsu ke ta shi te zen tai no ryō ya nai yō o fu ya su
Word origin
加える (kuwaeru) comes from the native verb 加ふ (kuwafu), meaning "to add"; its modern form preserves the basic idea of making something increase.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 加える (kuwaeru) often describes adding an ingredient or element, while English add up refers to calculating a total.