高まる

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 高まる is read as たかまる and is a godan intransitive verb for expectation, tension, interest, or another degree rising or intensifying.
• Basic usage: Use 期待が高まる for the changing state and 議論が進むにつれて緊張が高まる for correlated change.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Intransitive versus transitive
  • 高まる describes a level rising, whereas 高める is used when an actor raises that level.
• Correlated change with につれて
  • The pattern presents tension as gradually intensifying as the discussion advances.