noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
loss in quantity; shrinkage; ullage
Refers to a decrease in physical amount, weight, or volume, especially during storage or transport. Often used for goods, liquids, or agricultural products.
輸送中に野菜の目減りが生じた。
The vegetables suffered shrinkage during transport.
酒樽の目
Calculate the ullage of the sake barrel.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
decrease in value; erosion of value
Used for financial or economic contexts where the real value of assets, savings, or investments declines, e.g., due to inflation or market changes.
インフレで貯金の目減りが心配だ。
I'm worried about the erosion of my savings due to inflation.
年金の実質的な目減りを防ぐ政策が求められる。
Policies are needed to prevent the real decrease in pension value.