減る
へる
heru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 47 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
減る (へる (heru)) means "to decrease". The reading is へる (heru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to decrease
Also : to diminish · to reduce
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Example Sentences
まいにち、減ります。
まいにち、へます。
I like to decrease (in size or number).
私は減ります。
わたしはへます。
I can decrease (in size or number).
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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