How to say 'Add' in Japanese | 足す

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The Japanese word for Add is 'Tasu', written as 足す in Japanese.'Add' in hiragana is たす.

word

足す

Meaning

Add

Reading

たす

tasu

Kanji

足Foot, Sufficient

Explanation

The Japanese verb '足す (たす)' means 'to add'. It is commonly used in mathematical contexts or when combining quantities. For example: add sugar to the tea「お茶に砂糖を足す」(おちゃにさとうをたす). It can also be used metaphorically, such as adding effort to achieve something. Another example: add more effort to your work「仕事にもっと力を足す」(しごとにもっとちからをたす). The verb is often used in casual and formal settings alike, making it versatile in everyday conversation.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

487

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 足す

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

足

Meaning

Foot, Sufficient

Hiragana in the Word 足す

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

す

Reading

Words Related to 足す Through the Kanji 足

These 15 Words contain the Kanji 足 as well.

word

足

Meaning

Leg, Foot

word

足し算

Meaning

Addition

word

足りる

Meaning

Suffice

word

遠足

Meaning

Excursion

word

足首

Meaning

Ankle

word

足元

Meaning

Base, Foot

word

足跡

Meaning

Footprint

word

駆け足

Meaning

Trot

word

足る

Meaning

Suffice

word

満足

Meaning

Satisfaction

word

不足

Meaning

Lack, Shortage

word

手足

Meaning

Limbs

word

足音

Meaning

Footsteps

word

付け足す

Meaning

Add

word

発足

Meaning

Start, Launch

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What does 'Tasu' (足す) mean?

'Tasu' means 'Add' .

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