Word details
減
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 減.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Noun, used as a suffix
reduction; decrease
Examples
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.
2
Mathematics
subtraction
3
Archaic
reduction of penalty (under the ritsuryō codes)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
減
dwindle, decrease, reduce, decline, curtail, get hungry
12 strokesFrequency 261JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ゲン
Kun
へ.るへ.らす
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