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“lose weight” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyaseru

Example

最近、少し痩せました。sai kin suko shi ya se ma shi ta

I have lost a little weight recently.

Illustration for 痩せる (lose weight)

How to say “lose weight” in Japanese

“Lose weight” in Japanese is 痩せる (yaseru).

Describes the body becoming slimmer as its weight decreases.

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

Example sentences with 痩せる

運動を始めて、三キロ痩せました。un dō o haji me te san ki ro ya se ma shi ta

I started exercising and lost three kilograms.

Tips for using 痩せる

  • In everyday Japanese, 痩せる (yaseru) can mean either losing weight or becoming thinner, so it does not by itself show whether dieting caused the change.

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