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VocabJLPT N1

lowering

Noun

Definitions

1. lowering
2. sinking
3. depreciation
4. punch line (of a rakugo story)

This noun refers to a drop, decline, or lowering, often used in financial or economic contexts to describe falling prices or values. It is the opposite of 上げ (あげ), which means a rise. For example, 値下げ means a price reduction, and this word appears frequently in market reports.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Isn't that news report putting too much emphasis on the market decline?

Sentence 2

She said flatly, "lowering my expectations means I don't get hurt."

Sentence 3

The news reported that "the drop in growth rate is becoming clear."

Sentence 4

The board member said, "We want to avoid cutting the dividend."

Sentence 5

Why does the stock price just keep falling?