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低下
teika
Description
「低下」は、レベルや数、力などが前より下がることを言います。
"低下" means that a level, number, or strength has dropped compared to before.
少しかたい言葉で、ニュースや説明でよく使われます。
It is a somewhat formal word often used in news and explanations.
Meanings
低下teika
a decline, drop, or fall in level
気温の低下が続いています。
The temperature continues to drop.
低下teika
to decline; to drop; to fall
年をとると体力が低下する。
Physical strength declines with age.
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Notes
- Etymology
低 (low) + 下 (down/below), literally 'to become low and go down'.
- Nuance
低下 is for abstract levels (ability, temperature); use 減少 for countable amounts.
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