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.
The government announced a devaluation of the currency.
A more technical term for 'par value reduction', used in formal economic discussions.
We will analyze the impact of devaluation on exports.
Direct loanword from English, used in specialized financial contexts.
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.
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.
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.
株価の下落は資産の目減りを意味する。
The fall in stock prices means a devaluation of assets.
She devalues her own skills.
He tries to make himself look big by devaluing others.