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synonym Comparative
漸減
VS
跛鼈千里

Differences Between "漸減" and "跛鼈千里"

Option A
漸減
Meaning
gradual decrease; steady decrease
Reading
ぜんげん (zengen)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
人口の漸減傾向は、今後も続くと予測されている。
The trend of gradual population decrease is expected to continue.
Option B
跛鼈千里
Meaning
Even a lame turtle can travel a thousand miles with steady effort; perseverance leads to success.
Reading
はべつせんり
Syllabus Level
C2PLUS
Practical Example
私は跛鼈千里に興味があります。
I am interested in Even a lame turtle can travel a thousand miles with steady effort; perseverance leads to success..

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(gradual decrease; steady decrease)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 漸減: Describes a slow, steady, and continuous decrease in amount, number, or intensity. It implies a process of gradual reduction.
- 跛鼈千里: Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2PLUS語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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