English–Japanese

“slowing down” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigensoku

Example

自転車が減速します。ji ten sha ga gen soku shi ma su

The bicycle slows down.

Illustration for 減速 (slowing down)

How to say “slowing down” in Japanese

“Slowing down” in Japanese is 減速 (gensoku).

It indicates that the rate of movement decreases, while leaving the final state open.

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

Example sentences with 減速

見通しの悪い交差点では、早めの減速を心がけます。mi tō shi no waru i kō sa ten de wa haya me no gen soku o kokoro ga ke ma su

At intersections with poor visibility, I try to slow down early.

Tips for using 減速

  • In road-safety notices, 減速 (gensoku) identifies a reduction in vehicle speed and does not by itself mean that the vehicle stops.

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