Translation of Japanese word "減る" to English
減る
へる
[heru]
IPA: /heɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbOf a quantity, to become smaller.
How to use
減る (heru) — 'to decrease (intransitive)'. Group 1. 体重が減る — lose weight. Transitive: 減らす (herasu) — to reduce.
🇬🇧 English
to decrease
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 減る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): へる
Romaji Transcription: heru
Example Sentences
彼の年収は 減ることがあります。
かれのねんしゅうはへることがあります。
His income may decrease.
彼女の知恵は 減ることができました。
かのじょのちえはへることができました。
Her wisdom decreased.
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Common phrases
- 体重が減る— to lose weight / weight decreases
Frequency rank: #330 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "減る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "減る" means "to decrease" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "減る"?▼
The word "減る" is read as "へる" (heru). 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: "Used when the number or quantity decreases.".
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