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くわえる (kuwaeru), くわわる (kuwawaru)

JLPT N3

Interesting Fact

Japanese cuisine has a fascinating approach to layering flavor. 🍚 Instead of relying on one overpowering ingredient, dishes often combine several subtle elements—dashi, soy sauce, mirin, miso, vinegar, salt, and others. A simple broth can become much richer when ingredients are added in carefully controlled amounts. The result is a culinary philosophy where small additions can completely change the final dish.

Memory Trick

“💪 Someone adds his strength(力) to a giant "口" box, pushing it forward—that's 加!”

Readings

Onyomi: カ (ka)

Kunyomi: くわえる (kuwaeru), くわわる (kuwawaru)

Example Words

参加
さんか (sanka)
Participation
増加
ぞうか (zouka)
Increase
加入
かにゅう (kanyuu)
Joining
加える
くわえる (kuwaeru)
To add

Example Sentence

新しいメンバーが参加しました。

あたらしい メンバー が さんか しました。

atarashii menbaa ga sanka shimashita

A new member joined.

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