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減衰 (げんすい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
attenuation ; damping ; decay
Describes a gradual decrease in strength, intensity, or amplitude, often used in physics, engineering, and signal processing. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to attenuate', 'to damp', or 'to decay'.
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The vibration damped over time.
Kanji 減 dwindle, decrease, reduce Similar words 減げん 退たい 減退 refers to a decline or waning of abstract qualities like interest or vitality, while 減衰 is used for physical or measurable decreases in intensity or amplitude.
低てい 下か 低下 is a general term for a drop or fall in level, quality, or value, whereas 減衰 specifically implies a gradual reduction in strength or energy, often in technical contexts.
Etymology Compound of 減 (gen, 'decrease') and 衰 (sui, 'decline'). The combination conveys a gradual weakening or fading, consistent with its technical usage.
