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加
Add, Join
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.