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低下 (noun)

A reduction or decline in level, quality, quantity, function, or value. Often used to describe negative trends.

💬 Example

"労働意欲の低下が懸念されている。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'T'hermometer 'E'nding 'I'n 'K'old 'A'ir. T-E-I-K-A. When the temperature drops, it's Teika.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
下落 減少 衰退 減退 悪化
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'teika' for population decrease. → 人口の減少 (Jinkō no genshō).

Using 'teika' for a decline in crime. → 犯罪の減少 (Hanzai no genshō).

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