Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. to add, to add up, to sum up, to append, to annex.
  2. to increase, to gather (e.g. speed), to pick up.
  3. to include, to count in, to let join.
  4. to inflict (damage), to deal, to give.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
加える くわえる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

add, addition, increase
カ くわ.える (4th, N3)
power, strength, strong
リョク ちから リキ (1st, N4)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)