高こうじる

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じ

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Meanings

1

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

intensify; get worse; develop into something serious

Describes a situation, emotion, or condition that escalates or becomes more severe, often with negative connotations. Commonly used with nouns like 症状, 病状, 怒り, 趣味.

Written forms

高こうじるUsage26%
Standard kanji spelling for 'to intensify, to get worse'.
昂こうじるUsage69%
Rare variant; 昂 suggests emotional heightening or excitement.
嵩こうじるUsage2%
Rare variant; 嵩 suggests volume or amount increasing.
こうじるUsage2%

Kanji

高tall, high, expensive
昂rise
嵩be aggravated, grow worse, grow bulky

Similar words

悪あっ化かする
悪化する is a more common and direct word for 'to worsen', while 高じる implies a gradual intensification or escalation, often leading to a serious outcome.
募つのる
募る is used for feelings or desires growing stronger (e.g., 不安が募る), whereas 高じる can apply to both emotions and physical conditions worsening.

Etymology

Derived from the adjective 高い (high) with the verb-forming suffix じる, indicating a change toward a heightened state. The kanji 昂 and 嵩 are ateji variants emphasizing emotional or quantitative increase.