English–Japanese

“degradation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also堕落 (daraku)

Pronunciation

Romajirekka

Example

古い機械は劣化しやすいです。furu i ki kai wa rek ka shi ya su i de su

Old machines deteriorate easily.

Illustration for 劣化 (degradation)

How to say “degradation” in Japanese

“Degradation” in Japanese is 劣化 (rekka).

Describes a gradual loss of quality or function that leaves something in a worse state than before.

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

Example sentences with 劣化

紫外線はプラスチックの劣化を早めます。shi gai sen wa pu ra su chi kku no rek ka o haya me ma su

Ultraviolet rays accelerate the degradation of plastic.

Tips for using 劣化

  • In Japanese, 劣化 (rekka) covers declining quality or performance from use or time, while 老朽化 (rōkyūka) more specifically highlights aging in buildings, equipment, or systems.

Other Japanese words for “degradation”

社会の堕落を止めなければなりません。sha kai no da raku o to me na ke re ba na ri ma se n

We must stop the degradation of society.

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