Meaning of 減 in Japanese
Definition of 減
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(suf) reduction
この数字は原油輸入減を反映している。
This figure is a mirror of the decrease in imports of crude oil.
Words related to 減
- (exp) shape up!; act properly!
- (n) reduction in area of rice under cultivation
- (n) seasoning (with salt)
- (n, adj-na) addition and subtraction
- allowance for
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degree; extent; measure
彼女は甘さ加減がよいかどうかケーキの味見をした。
She tasted the cake to see if it was sweet enough. -
condition; state of health
私は彼が笑っているのを見てやっと自分のばかさ加減に気がついた。
It was not until I saw him laughing that I realized what a fool I had been. - seasoning; flavor; flavour; moderation; adjustment
- influence (of the weather)
- chance
- (n) the four arithmetical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- (n) rheostat
- (n) condition of fire
Sentences containing 減
Hey, it's about time you quit it with the panty jokes. You'll put off the readers, you creeper!
When you rely on the team too much, it may reduce your individual competitive instincts.
Even your faults do not lessen my respect for you, and in friendship this is what counts.
Whatever I say, he has a comeback ready. You can't get a word in edgewise.