Japanese word

高める

Pronunciation

Romajitakameru

Meaning

  • verbimprove

Example

毎日の練習で日本語の力を高めます。mai nichi no ren shū de nihon go no chikara o taka me ma su

I improve my Japanese skills through daily practice.

Illustration for 高める (improve)

More examples

読書を続けて、語彙力を高めます。doku sho o tsuzu ke te go i ryoku o taka me ma su

I improve my vocabulary by continuing to read.

Core concept

It describes moving a skill, quality, or level upward to a better or stronger state.

Common phrases

  • 能力を高めるnō ryoku o taka me ru

    improve one's ability

  • 効果を高めるkō ka o taka me ru

    increase effectiveness

  • 意識を高めるi shiki o taka me ru

    raise awareness

Similar words

上げるageru: To increase the level or amount of something.
伸ばすnobasu: To develop an ability or potential so that it becomes stronger.
強めるtsuyomeru: To make an existing ability, quality, or feeling stronger.
磨くmigaku: To improve an ability through continued practice and experience.

Definition in Japanese

能力や程度などを、以前よりもよい状態や高い水準にする。nō ryoku ya tei do na do o i zen yo ri mo yo i jō tai ya taka i sui jun ni su ru

Word origin

The native verb 高める (takameru) comes from 高い (takai, "high") with the derivational suffix める (meru), meaning "make ... higher".

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 高める (takameru) often applies to an ability, quality, or motivation that is already present and is being raised further.

Other meanings

  • raiseverb
  • boostverb

Opposites

  • 低めるhikumerulowerverb

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