1Degree; extent; amount; the state or balance of something (how much or to what extent).
料理の味の加減を見ながら塩を少し足した。
I added a little salt while checking the seasoning.
仕事の加減がわからなくて、つい残業しすぎた。
I couldn't judge how much to do and ended up working overtime.
天気の加減で運動会が延期になるかもしれない。
Depending on the weather conditions, the sports day might be postponed.
2Physical condition; state of health (how someone is feeling).
今朝は加減が悪いので、会社を休むことにした。
I wasn't feeling well this morning, so I decided to take the day off.
祖母は年を取ってから加減の良し悪しがはっきりするようになった。
Since getting older, my grandmother's health fluctuations have become more noticeable.
医者は患者の加減を細かく聞いて診察した。
The doctor carefully asked about the patient's condition during the examination.
3Adjustment; moderation; to regulate or control (to adjust something to an appropriate level).
機械の出力を加減して温度を一定に保った。
We adjusted the machine's output to keep the temperature steady.
ボリュームを加減しながら聞いてください。
Please listen while adjusting the volume as needed.
彼は声の大きさを加減しながら話した。
He spoke while adjusting the volume of his voice.
4Addition and subtraction (the mathematical operations of adding and subtracting).
小学校の算数では、加減の基本をしっかり学ぶ。
In elementary math, students learn the basics of addition and subtraction well.
計算ドリルで加減の練習問題を何度も解いた。
I solved addition and subtraction practice problems in the workbook many times.
5Used as a suffix meaning a slight sign or the degree/state of something (e.g., how tired someone looks).
彼の疲れ加減を見て、今日は休ませたほうがいいと思った。
Seeing how tired he was, I thought it would be better to let him rest today.
赤ちゃんの眠り加減を確かめてからお風呂に入れた。
I checked how lightly the baby was sleeping before putting them in the bath.
試合前の緊張加減は人それぞれだ。
The level of pre-game nervousness varies from person to person.
6Used as a suffix meaning 'just right' or 'suitably done' (e.g., cooking doneness, water temperature).
ステーキの焼き加減がちょうどいい。
The steak is cooked to just the right doneness.
赤ちゃんの湯加減はぬるめが良い。
A lukewarm bath temperature is best for the baby.
パスタの茹で加減は硬めが好きだ。
I like my pasta cooked on the firmer side (al dente).