synonym Comparative
値下げ
VS
削減
Differences Between "値下げ" and "削減"
Option A
値下げ
Meaning
price reduction; discount; price cut
Reading
ねさげ (nesage)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
競合店舗との激しい価格競争に勝ち抜くために、週末限定で人気商品の大幅な_______セールが実施されました。
In order to survive the intense price competition with competing stores, a major discount sale of popular products was conducted limited to weekends.
Option B
削減
Meaning
cut, reduction, curtailment
Reading
さくげん (sakugen)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
経費の削減が急務です。
Reducing expenses is an urgent task.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(price reduction; discount; price cut)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 値下げ: Refers to lowering the price of goods or services. Opposite: 値上げ. Often used as セールで値下げ. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Price cut! "I requested a discount on Haruka-san's strictness!" ...っ! T-To ask for a discount on my strictness! B-Baka! My strictness is just the other side of my deep love! No discounts on my doting!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ねさげ（値下げ）よ！『ハルカ部長、ツンの部分の値下げキャンペーンは実施していませんか？』って…っ！ツンの値下げ！バカ！私のツンはあんたを愛しすぎる照れ隠しなんだから、値引き不可！デレは毎日大放出してるでしょ！』
- 削減: Used when describing a deliberate reduction of something, often expenses, costs, or staff, for efficiency. (費用、コスト、人員などを意図的に減らす際に使われる。)
- 値下げ: Refers to lowering the price of goods or services. Opposite: 値上げ. Often used as セールで値下げ. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Price cut! "I requested a discount on Haruka-san's strictness!" ...っ! T-To ask for a discount on my strictness! B-Baka! My strictness is just the other side of my deep love! No discounts on my doting!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ねさげ（値下げ）よ！『ハルカ部長、ツンの部分の値下げキャンペーンは実施していませんか？』って…っ！ツンの値下げ！バカ！私のツンはあんたを愛しすぎる照れ隠しなんだから、値引き不可！デレは毎日大放出してるでしょ！』
- 削減: Used when describing a deliberate reduction of something, often expenses, costs, or staff, for efficiency. (費用、コスト、人員などを意図的に減らす際に使われる。)
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