加える

• Reading: くわえる
• Romaji: kuwaeru
• Kanji breakdown: 加 (ka/kuwa) — to add, to increase
• Pronunciation: /kɯ.wa.e.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To add; to append; to include additionally. Used for putting something extra into a group or mixture.

A Group 2 (ichidan) verb conjugated by dropping る. Versatile verb used for adding ingredients, members, modifications, or abstract elements. The intransitive partner is 加わる (to join, to be added). Common in cooking, business, and academic contexts.

Examples

1. 塩を少し加えると味がよくなる。 Adding a little salt will improve the flavor.
2. メンバーに新しい人を加えることにした。 We decided to add a new person to the team.
3. この点を説明に加えてください。 Please add this point to the explanation.

Usage Guide

Context: cooking, business, academic

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

The kanji 加 combines 力 (power) and 口 (mouth), originally meaning to add strength or voice to something.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal