JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
衰える
To gradually weaken, decline, or lose vitality.
Readings
Other forms
衰えます polite form
衰えて te-form
衰えた past tense
衰え noun form
Ichidan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To decline / To weaken / To fade
Describes a gradual loss of force, vigor, or prosperity, marking a downturn from a previous peak state.
Example
年 を 取る と 体力 が 衰える の は 仕方 が ない 。
It can't be helped that your physical strength declines as you get older.
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