reduction in Japanese
reduction in Japanese is 還元, 簡約 — reduction means the act of making something smaller, or the amount by which it has been decreased.
reduction in Japanese
還元
Pronounced: kangen
簡約
Pronounced: kan'yaku
(mathematics) The rewriting of an expression into a simpler form.
What does "reduction" mean?
-
noun The act of making something smaller, or the amount by which it has been decreased.
"The store announced a 20% reduction on all winter coats."
-
noun A sauce that has been boiled down until thick and concentrated.
"The chef finished the dish with a balsamic reduction."
-
noun A medical procedure to reset a broken bone or dislocated joint.
"The surgeon performed a closed reduction on the fractured wrist."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Japanese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Japanese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Japanese
reduction in a sentence
- The store announced a 20% reduction on all winter coats.
- Doctors recommend a reduction in salt intake.
- The chef finished the dish with a balsamic reduction.
- Simmer the wine until it becomes a thick reduction, then pour it over the meat.
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "reduction" in Japanese?
"reduction" in Japanese is 還元, 簡約. reduction means: The act of making something smaller, or the amount by which it has been decreased.
How do you pronounce 還元?
"reduction" in Japanese is 還元, pronounced "kangen".
How do you use "reduction" in a sentence?
Example: "The store announced a 20% reduction on all winter coats." In Japanese, "reduction" is 還元, 簡約.
Are there other ways to say "reduction" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "reduction": 還元, 簡約.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
