高まる
たかまる
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
JLPT N1 Common word Intermediate Japanese L14
Meanings
Godan verb (-ru), Intransitive
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 高まるたかまる | 高まりますたかまります |
| Negative | 高まらないたかまらない | 高まりませんたかまりません |
| Past | 高まったたかまった | 高まりましたたかまりました |
| Past negative | 高まらなかったたかまらなかった | 高まりませんでしたたかまりませんでした |
| Te-form | 高まってたかまって |
|---|---|
| Potential | 高まれるたかまれる |
| Passive | 高まられるたかまられる |
| Causative | 高まらせるたかまらせる |
| Volitional | 高まろうたかまろう |
| Imperative | 高まれたかまれ |
| Conditional (ば) | 高まればたかまれば |
| Conditional (たら) | 高まったらたかまったら |
Example sentences
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Cold-war tension has mounted.
緊張が高まりつつある。
Tensions are rising.
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The river's water level has risen.
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The pressure for tax reform is growing.
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Signs of social unrest are mounting.
More examples (10)
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The cheers swelled to a roar.
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Demand for occupational therapy has surged in recent years.
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The news of his arrival added to our excitement.
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His new book added to his reputation.
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I became more health-conscious and started to go on walks.
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Friction between the Americans and the British mounted.
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There are signs of growing tensions between the two countries.
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People are getting more concerned about the matter.
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Ever louder voices of protest drowned out his speech.
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The specialist predicts international tension will build up.