1.
to raise, to elevate
To make something higher.
意識を高める。
To raise awareness.
声を高める。
To raise one's voice.
温度を高める。
To raise the temperature.
2.
to enhance, to improve
To increase quality or level.
能力を高める。
To enhance one's abilities.
技術を高めるために練習する。
To practice in order to improve one's skills.
質を高める。
To improve quality.
高める is a transitive ichidan verb meaning to raise, elevate, or enhance.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Pair: 高まる (intransitive, to rise/increase)
ASPECT (ている):
高めている indicates an ongoing effort to improve or elevate something.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 能力を高める: to improve abilities
- 技術を高める: to enhance skills
- 質を高める: to improve quality
- 効率を高める: to increase efficiency
- 意識を高める: to raise awareness
- 士気を高める: to boost morale
- 声を高める: to raise one's voice
USAGE:
Often used in business and self-improvement contexts. The pair 高まる describes something rising on its own: 期待が高まる (expectations rise).