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VocabJLPT N1

weakening

Noun

Definitions

1. weakening
2. emaciation

This noun refers to a decline, weakening, or loss of strength, ability, or vitality over time. It is often used to describe the gradual fading of physical power, mental sharpness, or even the decline of an organization or cultural influence.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My concentration is seriously declining — it's getting bad.

Sentence 2

My grandfather's hunched back is due to muscle deterioration.

Sentence 3

I wonder if this silence signals a breakdown in dialogue.

Sentence 4

With the shift in the competitive landscape, the decline in our edge is becoming hard to ignore.

Sentence 5

The decision to withdraw from the business took into account the weakening market growth.