Japanese word

増強

Pronunciation

Romajizōkyō

Meaning

  • nounstrengthening

Example

政府は防災設備の増強を進めています。sei fu wa bō sai setsu bi no zō kyō o susu me te i ma su

The government is strengthening disaster prevention facilities.

Illustration for 増強 (strengthening)

More examples

病院は災害に備えて医療体制の増強を急いでいます。byō in wa sai gai ni sona e te i ryō tai sei no zō kyō o iso i de i ma su

The hospital is rushing to strengthen its medical system in preparation for disasters.

Core concept

Describes making an existing thing stronger or more capable by adding support, resources, or power.

Common phrases

  • 防衛力の増強bō ei ryoku no zō kyō

    strengthening of defense capabilities

  • 増強を図るzō kyō o haka ru

    seek to strengthen

Similar words

強化kyōka: The act of increasing the strength or effectiveness of a system, structure, or ability.
補強hokyō: The act of reinforcing a weak part by adding support or protection.
拡充kakujū: The act of increasing the scale, scope, or capacity of an existing service or organization.
充実jūjitsu: The act of improving the content, quality, or capacity of an existing service or system.

Definition in Japanese

物事の力、規模、機能などをさらに強くすること。mono goto no chikara ki bo ki nō na do o sa ra ni tsuyo ku su ru ko to

Word origin

As a Sino-Japanese compound, 増強 (zōkyō) combines 増 (zō, "increase") and 強 (kyō, "strength").

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, 増強 (zōkyō) often describes planned improvements to public facilities, disaster prevention systems, or organizational capacity.

Other meanings

  • augmentationnoun

Opposites

  • 弱化jakkaweakeningnoun

Related words

  • 増強するzōkyōsurustrengthenverb

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