げんりょう
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する)
1. loss in weight (esp. body weight); weight reduction
2. loss in quantity; reduction of quantity
Kanji used
reduction
quantity
Pitch accent
んりょう
Composed of
reduction; decrease; subtraction; (arch.) reduction of penalty (under the ritsuryo codes)
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
Used in vocabulary (1 in total)
Examples (4 in total)
Losing weight isn't easy.
The boxer had to lose weight for the title match.
This is a good exercise to help you lose weight.
Tom lost seventy pounds.