Translation guide
How to express 'boost' in Japanese, covering increase, promotion, push, and support.
To make something larger, higher, or stronger, such as numbers, levels, or intensity.
Transitive verb meaning to raise or enhance something like efficiency, motivation, or quality.
I'm looking for ways to boost efficiency.
Common transitive verb for raising concrete or abstract things like sales, volume, or morale.
Transitive verb for increasing quantity or number, like production or staff.
Suru-verb meaning to strengthen or reinforce, often used for security, immunity, or systems.
To publicize or advocate for something to increase its popularity or success.
To promote or advertise a product, event, or idea.
To physically push something upward or forward, often to help someone climb or move.
To give emotional or practical support that helps someone succeed or feel better.
Metaphorically means to give someone a push or boost of encouragement.
To amplify an electronic signal, radio wave, or engine power.
Technical term for amplifying a signal or sound.
Directly translating 'boost' as ブースト is only natural in technical or gaming contexts. For general increase or support, use native verbs like 高める or 上げる.
This medicine will boost your immune system.
We need a new strategy to boost sales.
There is a plan to boost production.
Let's eat foods that boost immunity.
We'll hold an event to boost the new product.
Literally 'push from behind', meaning to support or boost someone's efforts or a campaign.
Voices boosting his candidacy are increasing.
To liven up or boost the mood/excitement of an event or atmosphere.
We prepared games to boost the party atmosphere.
To push something up, like boosting someone over a wall.
I boosted him over the fence.
Literally 'push someone's back', used both physically and metaphorically to give a boost or encouragement.
My friend boosted me up so I could climb the high wall.
The teacher's words gave me a boost.
To encourage or cheer someone up, providing an emotional boost.
I sent a message to boost my friend's spirits.
Noun meaning support or backing, often used for a boost from behind the scenes.
The project succeeded with a boost from the government.
The antenna boosts the radio waves.
Loanword from English, used in technical contexts like turbo boost or signal boost.
We boosted the engine and accelerated.
We need to boost our online presence.