How to say "enhancement" in Japanese

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  • 強化きょうかJLPT N2approx.Common
    noun, suru verb, transitive verbCovers 'enhancement' in the sense of strengthening or reinforcement: making something stronger, more intense, or more effective, as with security, capabilities, or performance.
    我々われわれは組織そしきを強化きょうかしなくてはならん。↗
    We must beef up our organization.
  • 充実じゅうじつJLPT N1approx.Common
    noun, suru verb, intransitive verbCovers 'enhancement' as enrichment or improvement: making something fuller or richer in content or quality rather than stronger, as with services, facilities, or education.

Choose 強化 when 'enhancement' means making something stronger or more effective, and 充実 when it means enriching something or improving its content or quality.

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