()らす

へらす
godan verb
to decrease, to reduce
1. to decrease, to reduce
To make less in number or amount.
体重(たいじゅう)()らす。
To lose weight.
無駄(むだ)()らす。
To reduce waste.
ストレスを()らすために、毎日(まいにち)散歩(さんぽ)をしている。
I take a walk every day to reduce stress.

()らす means to reduce, decrease, or cut down on something.

TRANSITIVITY:

  • Type: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive)
  • Pair: ()る (intransitive) - something decreases on its own
  • Pattern: [something]を()らす

OPPOSITE PAIR:

  • ()らす ↔ ()やす (to increase - transitive)
  • ()る ↔ ()える (to increase - intransitive)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 体重(たいじゅう)()らす: to lose weight
  • 無駄(むだ)()らす: to reduce waste
  • 費用(ひよう)()らす: to cut costs
  • 時間(じかん)()らす: to reduce time
  • ストレスを()らす: to reduce stress

IDIOM:
(はら)()らす literally 'to reduce one's stomach' means 'to get hungry.'