1.
to strengthen, to intensify
To become stronger or more intense.
風が強まった。
The wind strengthened.
信頼が強まる。
Trust grows stronger.
雨がだんだん強まってきた。
The rain gradually intensified.
反対の声が強まっている。
Opposition voices are growing stronger.
地震の後、防災への意識が強まった。
After the earthquake, awareness of disaster prevention grew stronger.
強まる means to become stronger or intensify. It describes a natural increase in strength or intensity.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 自動詞 (intransitive)
- Pair: 強める (transitive - to strengthen something)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 風が強まる: the wind strengthens
- 雨が強まる: the rain intensifies
- 批判が強まる: criticism grows
- 信頼が強まる: trust deepens
ASPECT (ている):
強まっている indicates an ongoing or resulting state of being strengthened.
RELATED VERBS:
- 強める: to strengthen (transitive)
- 強くなる: to become strong (similar meaning)
- 弱まる: to weaken (opposite)