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[げん(減)]
gen
noun, suffix, noun, used as a suffix

English Meaning(s) for 減

noun, suffix
  1. reduction; decrease
noun
  1. subtraction
noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. reduction of penalty (under the ritsuryo codes)
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Definition and Synonyms for 減

Decrease a change downward
Synonyms: 下がり, 下がる, 下落, 低下, 低減, 損減, 減, 減り, 減る, 減少, 減損, 減数, 減退, 減量, 累減
Loss gradual decline in amount or activity
Synonyms: 減, 減少, 減退

Meanings for each kanji in 減

» dwindle; decrease; reduce; decline; curtail; get hungry

Categories 減 is a member of

Change an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
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Diminution change toward something smaller or lower
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Sample Sentences for 減

A loss in third-quarter revenues was predicted.
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This figure is a mirror of the decrease in imports of crude oil.
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The mayor felt that he should look into the loss of income from parking meters.
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