加か減げん

noun, noun, used as a suffix

degree; extent; amount

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 ...).

• 火ひの加か減げんを見みてください。

  Please check the heat (degree of the fire).

• 塩しおの加か減げんがちょうどいい。

  The amount of salt is just right.

noun

(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).

• 今日きょうは体からだの加か減げんが悪わるい。

  I'm not feeling well today (my physical condition is bad).

• お腹なかの加か減げんはいかがですか。

  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.

• エアコンの温おん度どを加か減げんする。

  I adjust the air conditioner's temperature.

• 言こと葉ばを加か減げんして話はなす。

  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.

• 加か減げん乗じょう除じょは算さん数すうの基き本ほんだ。

  Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are the basics of arithmetic.

noun, used as a suffix

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.

• 彼かれの顔かおには疲つかれの加か減げんが見みえた。

  A slight sign of fatigue was visible on his face.

• このスープは甘あまみ加か減げんが足たりない。

  This soup lacks a touch of sweetness.

noun, used as a suffix

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).

• この湯ゆ加か減げんはちょうどいい。

  This bath temperature is just right.

• 手て加か減げんを間ま違ちがえると壊こわれる。

  If you misjudge the amount of force (hand adjustment), it will break.