削減
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Base noun form. Means cutting down or decreasing something, like costs, staff, or resources. Often used with 『する』 (suru) to form a verb: 『削減する』 (sakugen suru, 'to reduce'). Example: 『コストを削減する』 (kosuto o sakugen suru, 'to reduce costs').
Theme
In a community meeting, User and their neighbor Tanaka discuss ways to reduce household waste and save money.
削減
さくげん
reduction
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of 'sak' (from 削減 sakugen) as 'sack' — you sack or cut down expenses to reduce costs. 'Sack' → 削減 (sakugen, 'reduction').
Cultural Note
『削減』 (sakugen, 'reduction') is frequently used in business and government contexts, such as budget cuts or workforce reductions, reflecting Japan's focus on efficiency and cost-saving measures.
Forms
Base: 削減Base noun form. Means cutting down or decreasing something, like costs, staff, or resources. Often used with 『する』 (suru) to form a verb: 『削減する』 (sakugen suru, 'to reduce'). Example: 『コストを削減する』 (kosuto o sakugen suru, 'to reduce costs').