noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
reduction; mitigation; alleviation
Used for lessening burdens, taxes, pain, risk, or workload. Often appears in formal, policy, or business contexts.
政府は税率の軽減を検討している。
The government is considering a reduction in tax rates.
この薬は痛みを軽減する効果がある。
This medicine has the effect of alleviating pain.