Japanese word

悪化

Pronunciation

Romajiakka

Meaning

  • noungetting worse

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 悪化を防ぐak ka o fuse gu

    prevent deterioration

  • 状況の悪化jō kyō no ak ka

    deterioration of the situation

Similar words

深刻化shinkokuka: A condition becomes more serious or harder to resolve.
劣化rekka: The quality or function of something declines, often through damage or age.

Definition in Japanese

状況や状態が好ましくない方向へ変化すること。jō kyō ya jō tai ga kono ma shi ku na i hō kō e hen ka su ru ko to

Word origin

The word 悪化 (akka) consists of 悪 (aku, "bad") and 化 (ka, "change"), with 化 showing a shift into the state described by 悪.

Usage tips

  • 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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