Vocab Info
A2 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb
減るto decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate
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- う-verb (る), Intransitive verb - 1. - to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate - Antonyms: 
 
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減る 【へる】
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- へ 
- る 
 
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Examples
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- 雨不足の影響で川の水かさが減りました。 - Due to the lack of rain, the water level of the river has decreased. - N1
 
- 収入が減ったので出費を抑える必要があります。 - Since my income has decreased, I need to curb my expenses. - N1
 
- 凸凹の道を沢山歩いたせいで靴が減ってしまいました。 - Due to walking a lot on rough roads, my shoes have diminished in size. - N1
 
- 従業員:「車のタイヤが減っているので交換した方がいいですね。」 - Employee: 'The car's tires have worn down, so it would be better to replace them.' - N1
 
- 人口がこのまま減り続けてしまったら、近い将来に労働不足に陥るだろう。 - If the population continues to decrease at this rate, we will likely face a labor shortage in the near future. - N1
 
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