この街の人口は年々減少している。
The population of this city is decreasing year by year.
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Due to the declining birthrate, the number of children is decreasing.
購読者数の減少により、その雑誌は廃刊に追い込まれた。
Due to the decrease in the number of subscribers, the magazine was forced to be discontinued.
国の歳入は前年より減少した。
The country's annual revenue decreased from the previous year.
外来種の影響で在来種が減少している。
Native species are decreasing due to the influence of invasive species.
近年はサンマの漁獲高が減少している。
In recent years, the catch of Pacific saury has been decreasing.
Usage Notes
Used when something becomes smaller in quantity, amount, or size. Often contrasted with 増加 (increase).
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