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VocabJLPT N1

decline

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. decline
2. degeneration

This noun and する verb describes the gradual decline or decay of something, such as a civilization, industry, or population. It implies a slow weakening over time rather than a sudden collapse.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Finally, organizations where trust has declined are difficult to rebuild.

Sentence 2

Is it actually a bad thing for traditions to decline?

Sentence 3

In recent years, the publishing industry has been in a slow decline.

Sentence 4

Word is this company is already on the path to decline.

Sentence 5

And further, when trust declines, it takes a long time to recover.