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minimize in Japanese

minimize in Japanese is 最小化 — minimize means to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or size.

minimize in Japanese

最小化
verb
Pronounced: saishōka

What does "minimize" mean?

  1. verb To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or size.
    "The company took steps to minimize its environmental impact."
  2. verb To shrink a window on a computer screen down to an icon on the taskbar.
    "Just minimize the browser if your boss walks by."
  3. verb To downplay or treat something as less important than it is.
    "He tried to minimize his role in the mistake."
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minimize in a sentence

  • The company took steps to minimize its environmental impact.
  • Wear a helmet to minimize the risk of head injury.
  • Just minimize the browser if your boss walks by.
  • He tried to minimize his role in the mistake.

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What is "minimize" in Japanese?

"minimize" in Japanese is 最小化. minimize means: To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or size.

How do you pronounce 最小化?

"minimize" in Japanese is 最小化, pronounced "saishōka".

How do you use "minimize" in a sentence?

Example: "The company took steps to minimize its environmental impact." In Japanese, "minimize" is 最小化.

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