to wear off
[phrase form: wear]
01
薄れる, 擦り切れる
to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors
Intransitive
例
After a while, the paint on the playground equipment began to wear off.
しばらくすると、遊具の塗装が剥げ始めました。
The lettering on the street signs started to wear off due to exposure to the elements.
道路標識の文字が自然現象にさらされて薄れ始めました。
02
薄れる, 徐々に効果がなくなる
to gradually lose intensity or effectiveness
Intransitive
例
The pain medication tends to wear off after a few hours.
鎮痛剤は数時間後に効果が薄れる傾向があります。
The effects of the energy drink started to wear off, and he felt fatigued.
エナジードリンクの効果が薄れ始め、彼は疲労を感じた。
03
薄れる, 次第に弱まる
(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense
Intransitive
例
The joy from the surprise wore off after a few hours.
驚きからの喜びは数時間後に薄れました。
The initial excitement of the achievement started to wear off as reality set in.
達成の最初の興奮は、現実が訪れるにつれて薄れ始めました。
