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。
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。
03
薄れる, 次第に弱まる
(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense
Intransitive
例
Over the weeks, the sadness from the loss began to wear off, allowing for healing.
数週間が経つにつれて、喪失による悲しみが薄れ始め、癒しが可能になりました。
