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減らす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 減らす

らす
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #2945
1

to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten

Examples
ジョギングでもして体重を減らすようにしなさい。
Try to lose weight by jogging.

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 261
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

dwindle
decrease
reduce
decline
curtail
get hungry

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
へ.る
へ.らす
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