Vocab Info
A2 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
減るto decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1.
to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate
Antonyms:
All Forms
減る 【へる】
Common・Uncommon
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へ
る
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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 in the river has decreased. {to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate}
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. {to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate}
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 uneven roads, my shoes have diminished in size. {to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate}
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 decreased in size, so it would be better to replace them." {to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate}
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. {to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate}
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