English–Japanese
“weight loss” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigenryō
Example
健康のために減量を始めます。ken kō no ta me ni gen ryō o haji me ma su
I am starting to lose weight for my health.
How to say “weight loss” in Japanese
“Weight loss” in Japanese is 減量 (genryō).
Centers on making the body lighter by reducing its weight, often through a deliberate change in eating or activity.
Example sentences with 減量
私は食事の量を見直して、無理なく減量を続けています。watashi wa shoku ji no ryō o mi nao shi te mu ri na ku gen ryō o tsuzu ke te i ma su
I am reviewing how much I eat and continuing to lose weight without overdoing it.
Tips for using 減量
- In combat sports such as boxing, 減量 (genryō) commonly refers to reaching the required weight before a weigh-in, not merely becoming lighter in general.