Translation guide
How to express 'boost' in Japanese, covering increase, promotion, push, and support.
To make something larger, higher, or stronger, such as numbers, levels, or intensity.
Transitive verb meaning to raise or enhance something like efficiency, motivation, or quality.
効率を高める方法を探しています。
I'm looking for ways to boost efficiency.
Common transitive verb for raising concrete or abstract things like sales, volume, or morale.
売上を上げるために新しい戦略が必要だ。
We need a new strategy to boost sales.
Transitive verb for increasing quantity or number, like production or staff.
生産量を増やす計画があります。
There is a plan to boost production.
Suru-verb meaning to strengthen or reinforce, often used for security, immunity, or systems.
免疫力を強化する食品を食べましょう。
Let's eat foods that boost immunity.
To publicize or advocate for something to increase its popularity or success.
To promote or advertise a product, event, or idea.
新製品を宣伝するためにイベントを開きます。
We'll hold an event to boost the new product.
Literally 'push from behind', meaning to support or boost someone's efforts or a campaign.
彼の立候補を後押しする声が増えている。
Voices boosting his candidacy are increasing.
To liven up or boost the mood/excitement of an event or atmosphere.
To physically push something upward or forward, often to help someone climb or move.
To push something up, like boosting someone over a wall.
彼を押し上げて塀を越えさせた。
I boosted him over the fence.
Literally 'push someone's back', used both physically and metaphorically to give a boost or encouragement.
友達が背中を押してくれて、高い壁を登れた。
My friend boosted me up so I could climb the high wall.
To give emotional or practical support that helps someone succeed or feel better.
Metaphorically means to give someone a push or boost of encouragement.
先生の言葉が背中を押してくれた。
The teacher's words gave me a boost.
To encourage or cheer someone up, providing an emotional boost.
友達を励ますためにメッセージを送った。
I sent a message to boost my friend's spirits.
Noun meaning support or backing, often used for a boost from behind the scenes.
To amplify an electronic signal, radio wave, or engine power.
Technical term for amplifying a signal or sound.
アンテナで電波を増幅する。
The antenna boosts the radio waves.
Loanword from English, used in technical contexts like turbo boost or signal boost.
エンジンをブーストして加速した。
We boosted the engine and accelerated.
Directly translating 'boost' as ブースト is only natural in technical or gaming contexts. For general increase or support, use native verbs like 高める or 上げる.
この薬は免疫システムを強化します。
This medicine will boost your immune system.
オンラインでの存在感を高める必要があります。
We need to boost our online presence.
パーティーを盛り上げるためにゲームを用意した。
We prepared games to boost the party atmosphere.
The project succeeded with a boost from the government.