Meaning

Primary

Reduction

Alternative

Cutback

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Whittle down and decrease something. This is a reduction or cutback, since you're whittling down and decreasing it.

Reading

さくげん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

コストの削減に苦戦しています。

I’ll have a hard time reducing the cost.

Kanji Composition