noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, na-adjective
dwindling; declining; diminishing
Describes a gradual decrease in scale, volume, prospects, or momentum. Often used for economic trends, budgets, or future outlooks.
景気の先行きは先細りしている。
The economic outlook is dwindling.
予算
The budget is shrinking year by year.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, na-adjective
tapering to a point; narrowing
Physical shape sense: something that becomes gradually thinner toward the end. Less common than the figurative sense.
この棒は先細りになっている。
This stick tapers to a point.