synonym Comparative
増加する
VS
高騰
Differences Between "増加する" and "高騰"
Option A
増加する
Meaning
to increase, to rise, to grow
Reading
ぞうかする (zouka suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
今年の売上は前年比10%増加した。
Sales this year increased by 10% compared to the previous year.
Option B
高騰
Meaning
sudden rise (in prices), soaring (prices)
Reading
こうとう (kōtō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
原油価格が高騰している。
Crude oil prices are soaring.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to increase, to rise, to grow)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 増加する: Used for numbers, amounts, populations, etc. Often used in formal contexts, reports, or news. (数や量、人口などが増える場合に使われます。報告書やニュースなどでよく用いられます。)
- 高騰: Specifically refers to a sharp and sudden increase in prices or costs. Often used in economic contexts. 「物価や株価などが急激に上がること」を意味します。
- 増加する: Used for numbers, amounts, populations, etc. Often used in formal contexts, reports, or news. (数や量、人口などが増える場合に使われます。報告書やニュースなどでよく用いられます。)
- 高騰: Specifically refers to a sharp and sudden increase in prices or costs. Often used in economic contexts. 「物価や株価などが急激に上がること」を意味します。
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