引き下げ (hikisage) Japanese meaning: reduction | Kotomora引
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The government is considering a reduction in tax rates.
A cut in crude oil prices was announced.
Usage patterns
〈事〉の引き下げa reduction/lowering of ~
The government is considering lowering the consumption tax rate.
引き下げを行うto carry out a reduction/cut
The central bank carried out a cut in interest rates.
引き下げに踏み切るto go through with a reduction/cut
The company finally went through with a wage cut.
〈数〉％の引き下げa reduction of X percent
Starting next month, the fee will see a 10% reduction.
