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“depopulation” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikaso

Example

その村は過疎に悩んでいます。so no mura wa ka so ni naya n de i ma su

That village is suffering from depopulation.

Illustration for 過疎 (depopulation)

How to say “depopulation” in Japanese

“Depopulation” in Japanese is 過疎 (kaso).

Describes a place becoming sparsely populated as its population declines.

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

Example sentences with 過疎

農村では過疎によって、学校の統廃合が進んでいます。nō son de wa ka so ni yo tte gak kō no tō hai gō ga susu n de i ma su

Depopulation is causing schools in rural areas to merge or close.

Tips for using 過疎

  • In Japanese public discussion, 過疎地域 (kaso chiiki) refers to areas where a declining population makes it harder to maintain local services.

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