“Worsening” in Japanese
Short answer
Worsening in Japanese is “増悪” (zouaku). Full meaning: worsening, deterioration, exacerbation, aggravation (of a disease).
Other ways to say “Worsening” in Japanese
悪質化
akushitsuka worsening
劣化
rekka deterioration (in quality, performance, etc.), degradation, worsening; (visible) aging, becoming unattractive (due to aging)
悪化
akka deterioration, getting worse, worsening, aggravation, degeneration, corruption
重症化
juushouka aggravation (of an illness), exacerbation, worsening
冷え込み
hiekomi getting (very) cold, becoming (much) colder, chill; cooling down (of economic activity), slowdown, decline, worsening (of relations)
冷えこみ
hiekomi getting (very) cold, becoming (much) colder, chill; cooling down (of economic activity), slowdown, decline, worsening (of relations)
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