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“getting worse” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiakka

Example

天気が悪化します。ten ki ga ak ka shi ma su

The weather is getting worse.

Illustration for 悪化 (getting worse)

How to say “getting worse” in Japanese

“Getting worse” in Japanese is 悪化 (akka).

Indicates that the condition of something shifts in a direction that makes it less favorable.

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

Example sentences with 悪化

早めの対策で状況の悪化を防ぎます。haya me no tai saku de jō kyō no ak ka o fuse gi ma su

Early measures can prevent the situation from getting worse.

Tips for using 悪化

  • 悪化する (akkasuru) fits many everyday situations, including worsening traffic, health, or relations, not only changes in the weather.

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