JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
薄れる
To gradually fade, diminish, or lose intensity
Readings
Other forms
薄れます polite form
薄れない plain negative
薄れた plain past
薄れて te-form
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
To fade / To diminish
Describes the gradual loss of intensity, clarity, or concentration in feelings, memories, or physical states.
Example
時間 が 経つ に つれて 、 楽しかった 旅行 の 記憶 が 薄れて いく 。
As time passes, the memories of the fun trip fade away.
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