N3
すいたい (suitai)
衰退
decline; decay; waning
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the decline, waning, or decay of a nation, economy, industry, or power. Can be used with する as a verb (衰退する). Contrast with 繁栄 (prosperity). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Our business rivals are declining, but... our relationship will never decline! It will only grow stronger and warmer forever! Understood?! No backing down!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ライバル企業の衰退ね。でもね、あんたと毎日こうして一緒にいる温かい関係性だけは、絶対に衰退（後退）させないんだから！一生かけて熱く進歩させるわ！』
📝 Example Sentences
少子高齢化が進むことで、地方の産業が_______することが懸念されています。
With the advancing declining birthrate and aging population, there are concerns that local industries will decline.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "衰退"!
かつて繁栄した帝国も、内部の乱れによって歴史の表舞台から_______していきました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 勢力が衰え滅んでいく歴史的プロセス「衰退（していきました）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『帝国の衰退！でもね、私のあんたへの「好き」っていう想いの帝国は、歴史上絶対に衰退しない不滅の国家よ！』
English: Since it represents the historical process of power waning and perishing, 'decline' (suitai) is correct. Haruka: 'Decline of empire! But you know, the empire of my "love" feelings for you is an immortal state that will absolutely never decline in history!'
English: Since it represents the historical process of power waning and perishing, 'decline' (suitai) is correct. Haruka: 'Decline of empire! But you know, the empire of my "love" feelings for you is an immortal state that will absolutely never decline in history!'
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