How to say "Increase" in Japanese

When translating "increase" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 増加 and 増加する. In Japanese, 増加 (ぞうか (zouka)) is typically associated with "increase; growth; rise" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to statistical values, active users, traffic, database records, or abstract affection values rising/increasing. Opposing word: 減少. Often used as 売上の増加 or アクセス数の増加. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Increase/growth! "Every time I see your cute angry blushing face, my love level increases exponentially, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Love level increase! B-Baka! Don't use my angry blushing face for your positive data measurements! But... make sure you keep pouring that ever-increasing affection only on me for the rest of your life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ぞうか（増加）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの可愛いツンデレな怒り顔を見るたびに、僕の愛の数値が右肩上がりに増加（増加します）！』って…っ！愛の増加！バカ！/// 私の怒り顔をそんなポジティブなデータ測定に使わないの！…でも、増え続けたその愛情、一生私だけに注ぎ続けなさい！』. On the other hand, 増加する (ぞうかする (zouka suru)) maps to "to increase, to rise, to grow" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used for numbers, amounts, populations, etc. Often used in formal contexts, reports, or news.. A literal translation of "increase" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!