N3
さくげん (sakugen)
削減
cut, reduction, curtailment
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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。)
📝 Example Sentences
経費の削減が急務です。
Reducing expenses is an urgent task.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "削減"!
コストを_______ことで、利益が増えました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「コスト」は「削減する」ことで減らします。
English: Costs are reduced by 'sakugen suru' (cutting them).
English: Costs are reduced by 'sakugen suru' (cutting them).
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