“To add” in Japanese
Short answer
To add in Japanese is “足す” (tasu). Full meaning: to add (numbers); to add (something), to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business).
Other ways to say “To add” in Japanese
加える
kuwaeru to add, to add up, to sum up, to append, to annex; to increase, to gather (e.g. speed), to pick up; to include, to count in, to let join
付け足す
tsuketasu to add (to), to add on, to append
付け加える
tsukekuwaeru to add (one thing to another), to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
書き添える
kakisoeru to add, to write a postscript
申し添える
moushisoeru to add (to what was said before), to say in addition
言い添える
iisoeru to add (to what was said before), to say in addition
書き加える
kakikuwaeru to add (e.g. a postscript)
言い足す
iitasu to say something additional, to add (to what was said before)
書き足す
kakitasu to write in more information, to add (a paragraph, more lines, etc.), to tack on
注す
sasu to pour, to add (liquid), to serve (drinks); to put on (lipstick, etc.), to apply, to colour, to dye; to light (a fire), to burn
繰り入れる
kuriireru to transfer (esp. money in), to add (esp. money to an account); to reel in (e.g. net, fishing line)
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