Japanese

しょうしか
Meaning: declining birthrate; fewer children
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

少
子
化

Example sentences

The government is considering measures against the declining birthrate.
少子化により、子供の数が減少している。
Due to the declining birthrate, the number of children is decreasing.
政府は、少子化対策として新しい方針を打ち出した。
The government announced a new policy as a measure against the declining birthrate.
多くの自治体が、少子化対策に取り組んでいます。
Many local governments are working on measures against the declining birthrate.
少子化の影響で、母校が廃校になってしまった
Due to the declining birthrate, my alma mater has closed down.

Usage Notes

Describes the social phenomenon of the number of children decreasing.

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