Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Decrease, reduce

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Kanji Story

Imagine a glass of water gradually decreasing in level. This represents the concept of reduction or decrease.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '減' is a key character frequently encountered in JLPT N2 study materials. Its understanding is important for both reading comprehension and vocabulary sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 経費を減らしてコスト削減を目指します。

  We aim to reduce costs by cutting expenses.

  けいひをへらしてこすとさくげんをめざします。

  keihi o herashite kosuto sakugen o meza shimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼の収入は減ってきています。

  His income has been decreasing.

  かれのしゅうにゅうはへってきています。

  kare no shuunyuu wa hette kiteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 食欲が減っているので、あまり食べれません。

  I have a reduced appetite so I can't eat much.

  しょくよくがへっているので、あまりたべれません。

  shokuyoku ga hette iru node, amari taberemasen.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '減' is commonly used in written and spoken Japanese, making it important for the JLPT N2 level.
• Pay attention to the various readings and their contexts to understand the nuances of '減' in different situations.
• Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with its stroke order, which can aid in remembering the character during the JLPT exam.
• Look for compound words and expressions using '減' as they can provide additional insight into its meaning and usage.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '減' is not commonly used in personal names. However, it may be used in compound surnames or given names to convey the meaning of reduction or decrease.