No. 2,682 in Japanese
減らし
"Reduction" or "decrease."
In a sentence
私は食べる量を減らしました。
I reduced the amount I eat.
The verb '減らす' is conjugated to '減らしました' in its past tense form, which means 'reduced' or 'decreased' here.
ゴミを減らす方法を考えています。
I am thinking of ways to reduce garbage.
The word '減らす' in this sentence is in its dictionary form, referring to the concept of reducing or decreasing something—'to reduce' garbage.
無駄を減らしましょう。
Let's reduce waste.
The phrase '減らしましょう' uses '減らす' in its volitional form, showing intention or encouragement to reduce waste.
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