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Usages of herasu
残業 を 減らす 方法 を 課長 に 提案しました。zangyou wo herasu houhou wo katyou ni teiansimasita.
I proposed to the section chief a method to reduce overtime.
雑音 を 減らす と、 会話 が 聞きやすい です。zatuon wo herasu to, kaiwa ga kikiyasui desu.
If you reduce noise, conversation is easier to hear.
汚染 を 減らす 対策 として、 屋根 に 太陽光パネル を 付ける 計画 です。osen wo herasu taisaku tosite, yane ni taiyoukoupaneru wo tukeru keikaku desu.
As a measure to reduce pollution, we plan to put solar panels on the roof.
無駄 に 待つ 時間 を 減らす ため、 席 を 予約した。muda ni matu zikan wo herasu tame, seki wo yoyakusita.
To reduce wasted time waiting, I reserved seats.
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