少子高齢化
Meanings
declining birth rate and aging population
A demographic term describing the simultaneous trends of fewer children being born and a growing elderly population. Commonly used in social, economic, and policy contexts.
Japan is rapidly experiencing a declining birth rate and an aging population.
Child-rearing support has been expanded as a measure against the declining birth rate and aging population.
Usage patterns
- 少子高齢化が進むfor the declining birthrate and aging population to progress
In Japan, the declining birth rate and aging population are progressing rapidly.
- 少子高齢化に対応するto respond to/deal with the declining birthrate and aging population
The government announced policies to deal with the declining birthrate and aging population.
- 少子高齢化対策measures to counter the declining birthrate and aging population
Child-rearing support was strengthened as a measure against the declining birthrate and aging population.
- 少子高齢化社会a society with a declining birthrate and aging population
In a society with a declining birthrate and aging population, labor shortages become a problem.