Vocab Info
A2 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb
減るto decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate
Dictionary Definition
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う-verb (る), Intransitive verb
1.
to decrease (in size or number), to diminish, to abate
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All Forms
減る 【へる】
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.'
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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.
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