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.
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.
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.
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.
We will analyze the impact of devaluation on exports.
Direct loanword from English, used in specialized financial contexts.
Hedge against the risk of devaluation.
There are concerns about the devaluation of that qualification.
Often used for the erosion of asset value or purchasing power, implying a gradual loss.
My savings lost value due to inflation.
Means 'fall' or 'decline', commonly used for stock prices or market value.
The fall in stock prices means a devaluation of assets.
It was a remark that devalued his contribution.
Literally 'underestimation', used when someone's worth or ability is not fully recognized.
She devalues her own skills.
A stronger verb meaning 'to belittle' or 'to disparage', often with malicious intent.
He tries to make himself look big by devaluing others.