1.
to add, to append
To put together with something else.
説明を加える。
To add an explanation.
砂糖を加える。
To add sugar.
変更を加える。
To make changes.
2.
to inflict, to give
To apply force or action.
攻撃を加える。
To launch an attack.
危害を加える。
To inflict harm.
相手に圧力を加えて交渉を進めた。
I put pressure on the other party and advanced the negotiations.
加える is an ichidan verb meaning to add or append.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Pair: 加わる (intransitive - to join, be added)
PARTICLE PATTERNS:
- AにBを加える: to add B to A
- 説明を加える: to add an explanation
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 変更を加える: to make changes
- 手を加える: to modify, work on
- 攻撃を加える: to attack (inflict an attack)
- 危害を加える: to harm
DON'T CONFUSE:
- 加える: to add
- 咥える: to hold in mouth (different kanji and meaning)