noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
decrease in profits; profit decline
Business and financial term for a drop in earnings or profit, often used in contrast to 増益 (increase in profits).
今期は減益となり、株主に心配をかけた。
This term saw a decrease in profits, worrying shareholders.
原材料費の高騰
Profits declined due to soaring raw material costs.