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decrease
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. decrease
  2. 2. reduction
This noun and verb (with する) means "decrease" or "reduction," referring to a drop in number or amount. It is commonly used in news, statistics, and formal writing to describe declining figures such as population or sales.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, my points went down — what's going on!?

Sentence 2

The clouds broke and the rain seems to have let up a bit.

Sentence 3

"Participation has been dropping," the teacher said, looking disappointed.

Sentence 4

Come evening, my motivation just drops off suddenly.

Sentence 5

Hey, is a loss of appetite a sign of stress?