衰(おとろ)え

おとろえ
noun
decline; weakening; deterioration
1. decline; weakening; deterioration; waning
A gradual loss of strength, vitality, or quality. Used for physical, mental, or abstract things that weaken over time.
体力(たいりょく)の衰(おとろ)えを感(かん)じる。
I feel a decline in my physical strength.
年齢(ねんれい)とともに記憶力(きおくりょく)の衰(おとろ)えが出(で)てきた。
Memory decline has started to appear with age.
彼(かれ)の人気(にんき)に衰(おとろ)えはまったく見(み)られない。
There is absolutely no sign of decline in his popularity.

The noun form of the verb 衰(おとろ)える (to weaken, to decline). Describes a gradual, ongoing process of losing strength or quality rather than a sudden drop.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 体力(たいりょく)の衰(おとろ)え: decline in physical strength
  • 記憶力(きおくりょく)の衰(おとろ)え: decline in memory
  • 気力(きりょく)の衰(おとろ)え: loss of motivation
  • 衰(おとろ)えを感(かん)じる: to feel the effects of aging/decline
  • 衰(おとろ)えが見(み)られる: to show signs of decline
  • 衰(おとろ)えを知(し)らない: to show no signs of decline (set phrase)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 低下(ていか): decrease — more objective and measurable; used for numbers, statistics, and performance
  • 劣化(れっか): degradation — used for materials, equipment, and quality deteriorating
  • 衰退(すいたい): decline — used for larger-scale phenomena like civilizations, industries, or organizations
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