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JLPT N18画 · 8 strokesradical 弓freq #1687

all the more, increasingly

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • いや
  • いよ.いよ
  • わた.る

Mnemonic

As the archer draws his bow deeper, the tension in the string increases, making the moment feel all the more intense.

About this kanji

The kanji 「弥」 primarily means "all the more" or "increasingly" and is often used in more formal or literary contexts. It can function as a noun or a verb, but you'll commonly see it in compound words. For example, 「弥生」 (やよい) refers to the third month of the lunar calendar, while 「阿弥陀」 (あみだ) denotes Amitabha, a central figure in Buddhism. Another compound, 「弥勒」 (みろく), refers to Maitreya, the future Buddha. A usage note is that this kanji might not be frequently encountered in everyday conversation, but it appears in specific cultural and religious contexts. Learning it helps broaden your understanding of these topics.

Example sentences

  • 幸福が弥増すことを願う。

    I wish happiness increases even more.

Meanings across languages

English
all the more, increasingly
Tiếng Việt
càng ngày càng
日本語
いっそう
한국어
더욱
中文
愈加
id
semakin banyak
th
ยิ่งขึ้น
es
cada vez más
fr
d'autant plus
de
umso mehr
pt
cada vez mais

Common compounds

  • 弥生やよいthird month of the lunar calendar, Yayoi period (ca. 300 BCE-300 CE), Yayoi culture
  • 阿弥陀あみだAmitabha (Buddha), Amida, ghostleg lottery
  • 弥勒みろくMaitreya (Bodhisattva), Miroku
  • 弥撒ミサ(Catholic) Mass
  • 弥久びきゅうextending over a long time
  • 弥縫びほうpatching up
  • 弥陀みだAmitabha
  • 沙弥しゃみmale Buddhist novice

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