縮小
The act of reducing the size, scale, or scope of something. It is commonly used when talking about downsizing operations, shrinking digital images, or narrowing the range of a project.
Ejemplos
3 de 5この写真を縮小してプリントしてください。
Please shrink this photo and print it.
予算の都合で、計画を縮小することになりました。
Due to budget constraints, it was decided to scale back the plan.
画像が大きすぎるから、少し縮小して送って。
The image is too big, so shrink it a bit before sending.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Look at the left side of the first kanji (縮). The 'thread' radical (糸) suggests pulling threads tight to make a piece of cloth smaller.
Quiz rápido
データが重いので、画像を（ ）してから送ってください。
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: 縮小
Ejemplos
この写真を縮小してプリントしてください。
everydayPlease shrink this photo and print it.
予算の都合で、計画を縮小することになりました。
formalDue to budget constraints, it was decided to scale back the plan.
画像が大きすぎるから、少し縮小して送って。
informalThe image is too big, so shrink it a bit before sending.
人口の縮小は、地方都市にとって深刻な課題である。
academicPopulation reduction is a serious issue for regional cities.
来期は不採算部門の事業を縮小する予定です。
businessWe plan to downsize the operations of unprofitable departments next term.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
規模の縮小
downsizing / reduction in scale
縮小均衡
equilibrium on a diminishing scale
事業縮小
business downsizing
Se confunde a menudo con
Genshō refers specifically to a decrease in number or quantity, while shukushō refers to a reduction in physical size or organizational scale.
Notas de uso
It is most frequently used for digital media (resizing windows/images) and business contexts (reducing the scale of operations). It carries a more technical or formal tone than the simple verb 'chiisaku suru'.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes use this word when they mean 'to lower' a price or volume; however, 'shukushō' is strictly for size and scale, not for levels or intensity.
Truco para recordar
Look at the left side of the first kanji (縮). The 'thread' radical (糸) suggests pulling threads tight to make a piece of cloth smaller.
Origen de la palabra
Composed of 'shuku' (縮 - to shrink/wrinkle) and 'shō' (小 - small).
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In Japan, 'jigyō shukushō' (business downsizing) is a common term in news reports regarding economic restructuring.
Quiz rápido
データが重いので、画像を（ ）してから送ってください。
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: 縮小
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