This is the 3421st most frequent Japanese word.
減退
Reduction; decline; deterioration.
The term "減退" here refers to the decrease or decline in the consumers' purchasing intention or motivation.
最近の経済状況では、消費者の購買意欲が減退しています。
Under the current economic circumstances, consumer purchasing motivation is declining.
In this context, "減退" signifies the reduced levels of concentration or focus due to fatigue.
疲労が溜まり、仕事への集中力が減退した。
Accumulated fatigue has led to a decline in focus on work.
Here, "減退" is used to denote the gradual reduction or loss of interest over time.