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VocabJLPT N5

to decrease

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to decrease (in size or number)
2. to diminish

This verb means "to decrease" or "to diminish." It is intransitive, describing a quantity or amount that becomes smaller on its own, and is the opposite of the word meaning "to increase."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How come you've been reaching out less?

Sentence 2

Getting to bed early takes the edge off anxiety.

Sentence 3

Sometimes studying can actually help ease your anxiety.

Sentence 4

Wait, the water's already going down!

Sentence 5

It's been slow today, hasn't it?