N4
へらす (herasu)
減らす
to decrease; to reduce; to lessen
💡 Nuance & Usage:
他動詞（transitive verb）。数や量、重さなどを少なくするときに使います。反対語は「増やす」です。 'Herasu' is a transitive verb used when making numbers, quantities, weight, etc., smaller. Its antonym is 'fuyasu'.
📝 Example Sentences
健康のために、お菓子の量を減らすことにしました。
I decided to reduce the amount of snacks for my health.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "減らす"!
電気代を_______ために、使わないときは電気を消しています。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「電気代」を「少なくする」ので、「減らす」が適切です。
English: To make 'electricity bill' less, 'herasu' (to reduce) is appropriate.
English: To make 'electricity bill' less, 'herasu' (to reduce) is appropriate.
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