Japanese

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

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Example sentences

政府は無駄な支出を削減する必要がある。
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.

Usage Notes

Refers to reducing something, often budgets or expenses.

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