Japanese

さくげん
Meaning: reduction; cut; curtailment
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

削
減

Example sentences

The government needs to cut unnecessary spending.
景気の悪化により、予算が大幅に削減された。
Due to the economic downturn, the budget was significantly cut.
生産コストを削減する必要がある
We need to reduce production costs.
その省は予算を削減した。
That ministry reduced the budget.
会社の経費を削減する。
We will reduce company expenses.
利益を確保するために、人件費を削減する必要がある。
In order to ensure profits, it is necessary to reduce personnel expenses.
二酸化炭素の排出量を削減することは、地球温暖化対策において重要だ。
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is important in global warming countermeasures.
環境保全のために、プラスチックの削減に取り組むべきだ。
We should work on reducing plastic waste for environmental conservation.
会社の安定した成長のためには、恒常的なコスト削減が不可欠だ。
Constant cost reduction is essential for the stable growth of the company.
コスト削減のため、その会社は経理業務を外部委託することに決めた。
The company decided to outsource its accounting work to reduce costs.

Usage Notes

Refers to reducing something, often budgets or expenses.

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