衰(おとろ)え

おとろえ

noun

decline; weakening; deterioration

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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

Related Words

Compare: 低下(ていか) (decrease)

Compare: 劣化(れっか) (degradation)

Compare: 衰退(すいたい) (decline)

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Added 2026.3.28 16:34 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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