How to Say ‘Reduce; cut down (te-form)’ in Japanese
へらして
herashi te
[heh-rah-shee teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [へらして] is the [て] form used to connect or request: [へらして ください].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Doctors often use [〜てください] for clear instructions; it’s direct but not rude in medical contexts.
Phrase Breakdown
へらし
herashi
[heh-rah-shee]
reducing; cut down (te-form of へらす)
Te-form used to connect or to make requests: へらして + ください.
しおをへらし てください。へらし
Please reduce salt. (highlighting へらし)
て
te
[teh]
te-form ending
Links to ください to make a polite request: 〜てください.
水を飲んでください。て
Please drink water. (highlighting て)
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