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  4. 加える

加える

kuwaeru
to add

材料を加える

Add the ingredients


general

To add or include something to a group, quantity, or mixture.

砂糖をコーヒーに加える

Add sugar to the coffee

新しいメンバーをチームに加える

Add a new member to the team

This verb is often used in cooking, mathematics, and general contexts.

general

To contribute or participate in an activity or event.

会議に加える

Join the meeting

プロジェクトに加える

Participate in the project

In this sense, it implies becoming part of something.

Collocations

加えるto add加えることができるcan add加える必要があるneed to add

Synonyms

追加する足す増やす

Antonyms

取り除く減らす除外する

Related Phrases

加えることができるphrase
can add
加える必要があるphrase
need to add

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This verb is often used in cooking, mathematics, and general contexts.

Gold Rule

Verb Conjugation

The verb '加える' is a transitive verb and requires an object.

Word Origin

Derived from the kanji '加' (to add) and the verb ending 'える' (to do).

Usage Notes

This verb is versatile and can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. It is commonly used in everyday language.

Word Breakdown

加
add
root
+
える
to do
suffix
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