synonym Comparative
減少する
VS
激減
Differences Between "減少する" and "激減"
Option A
減少する
Meaning
to decrease, to reduce, to decline
Reading
げんしょうする (genshou suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
若者の人口が年々減少している。
The population of young people is decreasing year by year.
Option B
激減
Meaning
drastic decrease, sharp decline
Reading
げきげん (gekigen)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
今年の観光客の数が去年に比べて激減した。
The number of tourists this year drastically decreased compared to last year.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to decrease, to reduce, to decline)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 減少する: Used for numbers, amounts, populations, etc. It is the opposite of '増加する' and is often used in formal contexts, reports, or news. (数や量、人口などが減る場合に使われます。「増加する」の反対の意味で、報告書やニュースなどでよく用いられます。)
- 激減: Emphasizes a sudden, rapid, and significant reduction in quantity, number, or size, often implying a concerning or impactful change. 数や量が急激に、大きく減ることを強調する表現。
- 減少する: Used for numbers, amounts, populations, etc. It is the opposite of '増加する' and is often used in formal contexts, reports, or news. (数や量、人口などが減る場合に使われます。「増加する」の反対の意味で、報告書やニュースなどでよく用いられます。)
- 激減: Emphasizes a sudden, rapid, and significant reduction in quantity, number, or size, often implying a concerning or impactful change. 数や量が急激に、大きく減ることを強調する表現。
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