English–Japanese
“decrease” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiteika
Example
気温が低下しています。ki on ga tei ka shi te i ma su
The temperature is decreasing.
How to say “decrease” in Japanese
“Decrease” in Japanese is 低下 (teika).
Describes a movement to a lower level, whether in amount, degree, or condition.
Example sentences with 低下
長時間の勉強で、集中力の低下に気づきました。chō ji kan no ben kyō de shū chū ryoku no tei ka ni ki zu ki ma shi ta
I noticed a decline in my concentration after studying for a long time.
Tips for using 低下
- In everyday conversation, 低下 (teika) sounds more formal than 下がる (sagaru), which commonly describes a falling temperature or skill level.