noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
strengthening; reinforcement; enhancement
General term for making something stronger, more intense, or more robust. Used for physical strength, security, regulations, cooperation, and abstract qualities.
政府は安全保障を強化する方針だ。
The government plans to strengthen national security.
このトレーニングで筋力を強化できる。
You can build muscle strength with this training.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Technical term in psychology for operant conditioning: increasing the likelihood of a behavior by providing a consequence.
行動療法では、望ましい行動を強化するために報酬を用いる。
In behavior therapy, rewards are used to reinforce desirable behaviors.