Vocab Info
A2 う-Verb
減る
to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate
Details
Pitch Accent
へ
る
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Word Type
う-Verb
単語の書類
五段動詞
Examples
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}
- 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. {to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate}
- 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 uneven roads, my shoes have diminished in size. {to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate}
- 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 decreased in size, so it would be better to replace them." {to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate}
- 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. {to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate}
- N1
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