Translation guide
The concept of reduction, lessening, or removal of something, often in legal, formal, or technical contexts.
To express that something (noise, pain, pollution, etc.) is decreasing or being reduced.
General term for reduction or mitigation of burden, pain, cost, etc. Commonly used in formal and everyday contexts.
We are working to reduce noise.
This medicine is effective in reducing pain.
Often used for reduction of numbers, rates, or environmental impact. Slightly more technical than 軽減.
Reducing CO2 emissions is an urgent task.
Mitigation or alleviation, often used for easing regulations, traffic congestion, or symptoms.
We are considering measures to alleviate traffic congestion.
To express that a legal action, nuisance, or obligation is being ended or removed.
Suspension or cessation, often used for legal orders or activities.
The court ordered the suspension of construction.
Injunction or prohibition, specifically a legal order to stop an action.
Removal or elimination, used for nuisances or hazards.
To express a decrease in tax liability or debt amount.
The English word 'abatement' is often used in legal or formal contexts. In Japanese, there is no single equivalent; choose the term based on what is being reduced or stopped.
軽減 (keigen) is for reducing burden or pain; 低減 (teigen) is for lowering numerical values or rates; 緩和 (kanwa) is for easing conditions or regulations.
騒音公害の差し止めを求める訴訟を起こした。
They filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction against the noise pollution.
Asbestos abatement work was carried out.
If repayment is difficult, debt abatement may be granted.