悪化
あっか
aka
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 87 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

悪化 (あっか (aka)) means "Deterioration". It is read あっか (aka). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Deterioration

Also : Worsen · Worsening · Corruption · Aggravation · Degeneration

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Example Sentences

状況が悪化する危険性がある。

じょうきょうがあっかするきけんせいがある。

There is a risk that the situation will worsen.

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