“Regression” in Japanese
Short answer
Regression in Japanese is “退縮” (taishuku). Full meaning: regression (of cancer), involution (of an organ), atrophy.
Other ways to say “Regression” in Japanese
リグレッション
riguresshon (software) regression, software performance regression
退行
taikou retrogression, regression
退嬰
taiei conservativeness, conservatism, regression, retrogression, unadventurousness
回帰
kaiki return (to), revolution, recurrence; regression
退化
taika degeneration, retrogression, atrophy; regression (e.g. of society), deterioration, degeneration
退えい
taiei conservativeness, conservatism, regression, retrogression, unadventurousness
囘歸
kaiki return (to), revolution, recurrence; regression
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