N2
けいげん (keigen)
軽減
reduction, mitigation, alleviation
💡 Nuance & Usage:
The act of reducing, lessening, or alleviating a burden, pain, risk, or negative impact. It makes something less severe or intense, often referring to policy or effort.
📝 Example Sentences
負担を軽減するための対策がとられた。
Measures were taken to reduce the burden.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "軽減"!
彼の助言のおかげで、不安が_______された。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 不安や負担が「軽くなる」ことを「軽減される」と言います。
English: When anxiety or burdens 'become lighter', it is expressed as 'keigen sareru'.
English: When anxiety or burdens 'become lighter', it is expressed as 'keigen sareru'.
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