English–Japanese

“abate” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyowamaru

Example

雨が弱まります。ame ga yowa ma ri ma su

The rain abates.

Illustration for 弱まる (abate)

How to say “abate” in Japanese

“Abate” in Japanese is 弱まる (yowamaru).

Shows something becoming less powerful or intense over time, often without disappearing completely.

Full entry for 弱まる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 弱まる

薬が効いて、痛みが弱まりました。kusuri ga ki i te ita mi ga yowa ma ri ma shi ta

The medicine took effect, and the pain eased.

Tips for using 弱まる

  • The English verb abate commonly appears in formal reports about storms or public concerns, while 弱まる (yowamaru) is also natural for everyday changes such as rain becoming lighter.

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