Translation guide
Expressing the concept of devaluation in Japanese, covering economic/currency devaluation, reduction in worth or status, and the act of belittling.
Referring to the official lowering of a currency's value or a general decline in economic worth.
The most common term for official currency devaluation. Often used in economic contexts.
政府は通貨の切り下げを発表した。
The government announced a devaluation of the currency.
A more technical term for 'par value reduction', used in formal economic discussions.
平価切下げが輸出に与える影響を分析する。
We will analyze the impact of devaluation on exports.
Direct loanword from English, used in specialized financial contexts.
デバリュエーションのリスクをヘッジする。
Hedge against the risk of devaluation.
Describing a decrease in value, importance, or prestige of something non-monetary.
A general phrase meaning 'decline in value', applicable to assets, skills, or abstract concepts.
その資格の価値の低下が懸念されている。
There are concerns about the devaluation of that qualification.
Often used for the erosion of asset value or purchasing power, implying a gradual loss.
Means 'fall' or 'decline', commonly used for stock prices or market value.
The act of making someone or something seem less important or valuable, often through words.
Means 'disregard' or 'making light of', often used when someone's efforts or value are downplayed.
彼の貢献を軽視するような発言だった。
It was a remark that devalued his contribution.
Literally 'underestimation', used when someone's worth or ability is not fully recognized.
A stronger verb meaning 'to belittle' or 'to disparage', often with malicious intent.
インフレで貯金が目減りした。
My savings lost value due to inflation.
The fall in stock prices means a devaluation of assets.
彼女は自分のスキルを過小評価している。
She devalues her own skills.
彼は他人を貶めることで自分を大きく見せようとする。
He tries to make himself look big by devaluing others.