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to increase; to grow
雨のせいで川の水量が益してきた。
The water level of the river increased due to the rain.
運動をすれば体力が益すと言われている。
It is said that exercising increases physical strength.
人口が益すにつれて住宅が不足してくる。
As the population grows, there's a shortage of housing.