Translation guide
The act of lowering the quality, value, or character of something, often in moral, cultural, or economic contexts.
To express the lowering of moral standards, cultural quality, or dignity.
To express the reduction in the value of money, especially by lowering the precious metal content.
A general phrase for the decline in currency value, including debasement through inflation or policy.
貨幣価値の低下がインフレを招いた。
The debasement of the currency led to inflation.
To express the reduction in quality, purity, or standards of something non-moral, such as products or language.
A general term for decline in quality. Can be used for products, services, or standards.
製品の質の低下が売上に影響した。
The debasement of product quality affected sales.
堕落 (daraku) is a general term for moral corruption or falling into depravity, often used for individuals or society. 退廃 (taihai) emphasizes cultural or artistic decadence and is more literary.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all senses of 'debasement'. Choose the term based on context: moral decline, currency devaluation, or quality reduction.
His life is debased.
社会の堕落が進んでいる。
The debasement of society is progressing.
Decadence or degeneration, often used for cultural or artistic decline. Implies a loss of vitality or refinement.
退廃的な文化に染まる。
To be steeped in a debased culture.
Vulgarization or coarsening, specifically the lowering of cultural or intellectual standards to a vulgar level.
テレビ番組の低俗化が問題だ。
The debasement of TV programs is a problem.
Variant of 退廃, meaning decadence or degeneracy. Rare and literary.
頽廃した時代の芸術。
Art of a debased era.
Specifically refers to the lowering of the quality of currency, such as reducing precious metal content.
歴史的に、通貨の品質低下はよく行われた。
Historically, debasement of currency was common.
Recoinage, often with reduced precious metal content; a historical term for currency debasement.
江戸時代に改鋳が行われた。
Debasement of coins was carried out in the Edo period.
Deterioration or degradation, often physical or chemical, but can be used metaphorically for standards.
言語の劣化が懸念されている。
The debasement of language is a concern.
Decline in dignity or refinement, often used for personal conduct or artistic standards.
その発言は品位の低下を招いた。
That remark caused a debasement of dignity.