加減する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 加減する | 加減しない |
| Polite | 加減します | 加減しません |
| Past polite | 加減しました | 加減しませんでした |
| Past | 加減した | 加減しなかった |
| Te-form | 加減して | 加減しないで |
| Desire | 加減したい | 加減したくない |
| Potential | 加減できる | 加減できない |
| Passive | 加減される | 加減されない |
| Causative | 加減させる | 加減させない |
| Causative passive | 加減させられる | 加減させられない |
| Volitional | 加減しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 加減しましょう | |
| Imperative | 加減しろ | 加減するな |
| Conditional | 加減すれば | 加減しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 加減したら | 加減しなかったら |
Used to talk about the degree or amount of something, often with an evaluative nuance. Common in phrases like ～の加減で (depending on the degree of ...).
火の加減を見てください。
Please check the heat (degree of the fire).
塩の加減がちょうどいい。
The amount of salt is just right.
(health) condition; state of health
Specifically refers to physical condition or how one feels health-wise. Often used with 体 (body) or お腹 (stomach).
今日は体の加減が悪い。
I'm not feeling well today (my physical condition is bad).
お腹の加減はいかがですか。
How is your stomach (condition)?
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
adjustment; moderation; regulation
The act of adjusting or moderating something. As a suru-verb, it means to adjust, regulate, or temper. Often implies finding a good balance.
エアコンの温度を加減する。
I adjust the air conditioner's temperature.
言葉を加減して話す。
I speak with moderation (choosing my words carefully).
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
addition and subtraction
The literal mathematical meaning of the kanji. Rarely used in daily conversation; mostly appears in technical or explanatory contexts.
加減乗除は算数の基本だ。
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are the basics of arithmetic.
slight sign of ...; a touch of ...
Attached to nouns or adjective stems to indicate a slight degree or hint of something. Often used for subtle conditions or feelings.
彼の顔には疲れの加減が見えた。
A slight sign of fatigue was visible on his face.
このスープは甘み加減が足りない。
This soup lacks a touch of sweetness.
just right for ...; suitable for ...
Attached to nouns to mean something is at a good degree or timing for that thing. Common in set phrases like 頃合い加減 (good timing) or 手加減 (adjusting one's strength).
この湯加減はちょうどいい。
This bath temperature is just right.
手加減を間違えると壊れる。
If you misjudge the amount of force (hand adjustment), it will break.
The taste is completely different depending on how much salt you use.
Simmer it while adjusting the strength of the heat.
I don't feel well today, so I'll take the day off.
He seemed a bit tired and didn't say much.
Add salt while checking how the soup is coming along.
加減 is the everyday word for degree, adjustment, or condition, while 塩梅 has an old-fashioned, slightly more nuanced feel and often implies a naturally right balance.
加減 refers to a degree that can be adjusted or fine-tuned (like seasoning or temperature), whereas 度合い simply states the level or extent of something without implying control over it.
saltiness; amount of salt; seasoning with salt
measured amount; dosing; prescribed quantity · seasoning to taste; adjusting flavor by feel · knack; skill; doing by feel; experienced adjustment
amount of force; right amount of force; appropriate use of force
seasoned vinegar mixture
taste; seasoning; flavor balance
temperature and flavor of tea
amount of water; water level; water adjustment
water temperature (esp. bath)
irresponsible; half-hearted; sloppy · enough already; I've had it · quite; rather; considerably
facing slightly downward; with one's head somewhat lowered
the four basic arithmetic operations
adder-subtracter