N2
げきげん (gekigen)
激減
drastic decrease, sharp decline
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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。
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "激減"!
温暖化の影響で、野生動物の数が_______している。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 数が急激に減ることを意味します。
English: It means the number decreases sharply.
English: It means the number decreases sharply.
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