強める · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 強める | 強めない |
| Polite | 強めます | 強めません |
| Past polite | 強めました | 強めませんでした |
| Past | 強めた | 強めなかった |
| Te-form | 強めて | 強めないで |
| Desire | 強めたい | 強めたくない |
| Potential | 強められるalso 強めれる | 強められないalso 強めれない |
| Passive | 強められる | 強められない |
| Causative | 強めさせる | 強めさせない |
| Causative passive | 強めさせられる | 強めさせられない |
| Volitional | 強めよう | |
| Polite volitional | 強めましょう | |
| Imperative | 強めろ | 強めるな |
| Conditional | 強めれば | 強めなければ |
| Tara conditional | 強めたら | 強めなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
strengthen; intensify; emphasize
Transitive verb meaning to make something stronger, more intense, or more emphatic. Used with objects such as power, influence, pressure, color, tone, or an argument.
The government plans to strengthen regulations.
彼は声を強めて反論した。
He raised his voice and argued back.
The government stepped up pressure on the companies.
The police have heightened their vigilance against terrorism.
The two countries strengthened their economic ties.
His attitude deepened their suspicion.