Translation of Japanese word "縮小する" to English
縮小する
しゅくしょうする
[shukushou suru]
IPA: /ʃɯkɯʃoːsɯɾɯ/
Meaning
Verbto reduce / to shrink
🇬🇧 English
to reduce / to shrink
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 縮小する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しゅくしょうする
Romaji Transcription: shukushou suru
Example Sentences
委員会はこの問題について慎重に縮小することを決定した。
いいんかいは このもんだいについて しんちょうに 縮小することを けっていした。
The committee decided to carefully to reduce regarding this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "縮小する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "縮小する" means "to reduce / to shrink" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "縮小する"?▼
The word "縮小する" is read as "しゅくしょうする" (shukushou suru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "委員会はこの問題について慎重に縮小することを決定した。".
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