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synonym Comparative
漸増
VS
増える

Differences Between "漸増" and "増える"

Option A
漸増
Meaning
gradual increase; steady increase
Reading
ぜんぞう (zenzō)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
この地域の観光客数は、毎年漸増している。
The number of tourists in this region is gradually increasing every year.
Option B
増える
Meaning
to increase (vi.)
Reading
ふえる (fueru)
Syllabus Level
B1
Practical Example
毎日、日本語を練習するために増える。
Every day, I increase (vi.) to practice Japanese.

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Which word fits this context: "(gradual increase; steady increase)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 漸増: Describes something that increases slowly and steadily over time, often implying a controlled or natural progression. It is more formal than simply saying '徐々に増える' (jojo ni fueru). (時間とともにゆっくりと着実に増加することを表し、管理された、あるいは自然な進展を意味することが多い。「徐々に増える」よりも改まった表現。)
- 増える: Essential structural term in CEFR B1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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